Configuration Manager

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Fort Belvoir, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Manager supports the agency by being accountable for all aspects of Configuration Management for the information technology networks and systems. This position is responsible for configuration management planning, including organizing audits of the IT infrastructure, identifying unauthorized Configuration Items (CIs), and ensuring only approved and validated changes are implemented. The Configuration Manager maintains the Configuration Management (CM) database and prepares impact analysis and status reports for senior leadership. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI). Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.

Requirements

Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance at the time of proposal and be able to attain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access by contract issuance.
Must be willing to undergo and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI Poly).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must obtain/retain a government background investigation commensurate with position requirements.
Must have a minimum of four years of experience in Configuration Management (or eight years of experience as an educational equivalency).
Strong communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates.
Knowledge of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Army Intelligence, and Microsoft Office/SharePoint.
Ability to manage and maintain complex configuration libraries and CM databases.
Skilled in conducting impact analysis for large-scale IT infrastructure changes.
Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and a minimum of four years’ relevant experience in Configuration Management; OR a minimum of eight years’ experience in Configuration Management.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains the CM process for the Transport Network Control Centers (TNCCs) and Transport Network Operations Center (TNOC) in conjunction with established agency change processes.
Documents, manages, and maintains the network hardware baseline and maintains a configuration library for network documentation identified by the local Configuration Management Board (CMB).
Participates in CMB planning and provides meeting minutes, highlighting any operational concerns.
Ensures all IT system changes are captured through the agency change management process, following the policy.
Validates system and site configuration data, ensuring it is maintained with 99% accuracy.
Updates configuration data in the database within one working day of any modification or update of infrastructure.
Organizes and conducts audits of the IT infrastructure to identify and remediate unauthorized Configuration Items.
Prepares impact analysis reports and Configuration status reports for management.