Configuration Manager

$90,000 - $160,000/Yr

Altamira - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Centennial, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Configuration Manager will lead configuration management efforts across various projects at Altamira Technologies. This role is crucial for establishing and maintaining robust configuration management processes that ensure the integrity and consistency of product configurations throughout their lifecycle, facilitating smooth project execution, enhancing quality assurance, and driving continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute comprehensive configuration management plans that align with project goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee the lifecycle of configuration items (CIs) within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform regular audits to verify adherence to configuration management standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with engineering, development, and operations teams to collect and maintain precise configuration data.
• Establish and manage processes for version control and change management of software and hardware configurations to minimize disruptions.
• Facilitate software and hardware release processes, providing necessary documentation and training to stakeholders.
• Track and analyze configuration management metrics, providing insights and recommendations for enhanced performance.
• Continuously assess and refine configuration management practices to implement industry best practices and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in configuration management, focusing on large-scale systems using Agile methodologies and SAFe framework.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Experience with ITIL or similar frameworks is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CM2, ITIL).
• Experience with large multi-contractor provided configuration items including in-house development, sub-contractors, associate contractors, third-party commercial off-the-shelf or open-source software.
• Experience with configuration and documentation management across multi-sites, contractor facilities, commercial cloud environments, and security classification levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ITIL or similar frameworks is preferred.