Configuration Manager

Nexagen Networks•Fredrick, MD

1d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Nexagen Networks is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the configuration management function for the Wideband Control Satellite Subsystem portfolio , a critical DoD satellite program supporting the design, development, acquisition, and implementation of essential satellite subsystem services for the Army and U.S. Space Force (USSF). In this role, you will design and implement a modern configuration management infrastructure, establish unified processes across distributed teams, and drive digital transformation from legacy systems to an enterprise CMDB architecture. You will architect solutions, build frameworks, and establish sustainable configuration management capabilities to position the organization for long-term success. The ideal candidate will bring strong Jira/Confluence CMDB expertise , stakeholder communication skills, and demonstrated experience establishing configuration management processes in complex system-of-systems environments .

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in a lead configuration management role
Proven CMDB implementation expertise
Minimum of two full CMDB implementations from requirements through operational deployment
Experience establishing configuration management processes and frameworks
Background in DoD, aerospace, or complex systems environments

Responsibilities

Enterprise CMDB Development Design and implement Configuration Management Database (CMDB) solutions in Jira for multi-domain system-of-systems environments
Architect CI taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibility
Establish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategies
Develop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency tracking
Process Framework Design Create systematic change control workflows integrating configuration item management
Design change classification schemes with governance and approval structures
Establish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assurance
Implement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planning
Organizational Enablement Train and mentor users across Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologies
Develop comprehensive documentation supporting varied technical skill levels
Build stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through demonstrated value
Create sustainable configuration management capability through knowledge transfer
Strategic Leadership Advance organizational configuration management maturity through measurable improvements
Establish metrics and reporting frameworks providing executive visibility
Define accountability structures for configuration ownership and stewardship
Lead digital transformation from legacy CM approaches to modern integrated systems