NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Configuration Manager. The Configuration Manager shall perform tasks associated with the documentation and enforcement of technical baselines in support of change management, process and evaluate change requests, and maintain configuration control artifacts to support accreditation and monitoring in accordance with the DoD Risk Management Framework.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the baseline E2E M365 SaaS architecture and configuration in hybrid environment
• Maintain detailed documentation of tenant configuration, including archiving relevant configuration files to a centralized data repository
• Assess planned changes for risk and impact across the hybrid environment
• Perform verification and validation that approved changes are successful and achieve expected outcomes
• Evaluate requested changes to ensure compliance with higher-level polices and directives
• Monitor Message Center for future changes and releases that have the potential to impact existing baseline configuration

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Azure Fundamentals Certification
• Azure Administrator Certification
• IAT Level II: CompTIA Security+, or CySA+, or SSCP
• 5+ years IT experience
• Strong understanding of cloud computing and networking
• Superior organizational skills
• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Great communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with tracking enterprise changes and version control of assets and configuration items (CIs)
• Experience with Enterprise IT Configuration Management tools
• Experience with hybrid IT architectures across on premise and SaaS offerings
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Framework
• Working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.