Junior Configuration Management Specialist (Hardware and Software)

Company Overview:At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.comSummary:We are seeking a talented Junior Configuration Specialist who will manage software configuration management (CM) activities to ensure the integrity, traceability, and control of software baselines, source code, and project documentation throughout the software development lifecycle. This role supports change control, software builds and releases, configuration audits, and process automation while ensuring compliance with established procedures and customer requirements.Responsibilities:Maintain software, hardware, and network configuration baselines, source code repositories, documentation libraries, and project inventories using enterprise configuration management tools and CMDBs.Develop, implement, and enforce configuration management policies, processes, and procedures.Manage change requests, impact assessments, incident reports, software deficiencies, and software change notices.Assist in developing and implementing the organization’s Configuration Management (CM) capability, including the processes, procedures, tools, and documentation required to establish and maintain effective configuration control.Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and support change evaluation, approval, and implementation.Build and release software for testing and production environments, maintaining the integrity and traceability of release artifacts.Administer, monitor, and enforce automated configuration management and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools to prevent environment drift and ensure physical/cloud environments match documented baselines.Develop and maintain build automation processes and tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality.Support system design, development, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting activities.Maintain configuration records and support the preparation of system requirements, design documents, and test strategies.Perform physical/functional compliance audits configuration audits, track performance metrics, and provide technical reporting to management.Coordinate configuration activities with internal stakeholders, customers, and distribution partners.Additional duties may be assigned based on business and customer requirements.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for a Top Secret upgrade.Experience with configuration management, software version control, change control, or release management.Experience with configuring and implementing ServiceNow capabilities to support Configuration Management (CM), including configuration item tracking, baseline management, and integration with existing IT service management processes.Experience supporting Change Management activities by documenting change requests, coordinating change reviews and approvals, maintaining change records, and ensuring changes are properly evaluated, tracked, and incorporated into established configuration baselines.Experience managing configuration baselines across both software applications and underlying systems/hardware/infrastructure.Familiarity with software development lifecycles, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.Hybrid role - must be able to commute to Arlington, VA, 2-3 days per week.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with configuration management and version control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or specialized CMDB platforms.Familiarity with build and release automation tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, software build processes, and deployment practices.Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards, configuration audits, and formal change management processes.Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other software development methodologies.Knowledge of configuration management standards and best practices, including ITIL Configuration Management and/or ISO 10007.Experience maintaining software inventories, release records, change logs, and configuration documentation.Ability to analyze configuration metrics and recommend process improvements.Salary Disclosure:Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.EEO Statement:ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.