Operational Technology Configuration Manager

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

At Centrus Energy, the Operational Technology Configuration Manager (OTCM) helps keep the digital backbone of industrial control systems organized, secure, traceable, and ready for future needs. The role applies configuration management practices to control systems, SCADA, PLCs, networks, software, and digital tools, while improving processes and automating work. The OTCM shapes how Centrus manages operational technology throughout its lifecycle, collaborating across Engineering, IT/OT Cybersecurity, Network Operations, Quality, and Project Management. The position supports scalable, auditable processes and the needs of a growing organization. The role owns the configuration management lifecycle for ICS/OT software, network configurations, and digital assets, including baselines, changes, version control, releases, audits, and status reporting. It also leads Software Change Review Boards, administers configuration and PDM tools, coordinates software releases and deployments, develops the ACO Engineering OT Configuration Management Program Plan, and aligns documentation, network diagrams, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory expectations. The OTCM uses scripting and automation to streamline workflows and improve efficiency, trains and mentors others, monitors performance, identifies risks and reuse opportunities, and keeps current with emerging OT technologies and cybersecurity practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
At least 3 years of configuration management experience.
Strong background in configuration management, IT/OT systems, or controls engineering.
Experience with ICS/OT environments, PLC/SCADA software, and network configuration management.
Experience with version control, change management, and agile planning tools.
Familiarity with Windows, Unix/Linux, and industrial control system operating environments.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or VBA.
Ability to develop and maintain scripts that support configuration workflows, data extraction, and network/control system integrations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

Own the configuration management lifecycle for ICS/OT software, network configurations, and digital assets.
Establish baselines and manage changes, version control, releases, audits, and status reporting.
Lead Software Change Review Boards.
Administer configuration and PDM tools.
Coordinate software releases and deployments.
Develop the ACO Engineering OT Configuration Management Program Plan.
Keep documentation, network diagrams, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory expectations aligned.
Use scripting and automation to streamline workflows, solve problems, and improve efficiency.
Train and mentor others and monitor performance.
Identify risks and opportunities for reuse.
Stay current with emerging OT technologies and cybersecurity practices.