Senior Configuration Manager

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Senior Configuration Manager to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee and enhance configuration management strategies for mission-critical systems that are essential to national security.
• Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance with rigorous standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Develop and enforce a Cybersecurity Configuration Management Plan (CMP) aligned with DoD cybersecurity policies
• Integrate CM practices with cybersecurity objectives to ensure that systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Identify and document cybersecurity-related Configuration Items (CIs), such as: Operating systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Critical security patches, configurations, and software baselines.
• Establish and maintain secure system baselines for hardware, software, and network configurations to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Oversee cybersecurity-specific change management processes, ensuring all updates and modifications are reviewed for potential security impacts before implementation.
• Facilitate Patch Management: Track, test, and deploy security patches to eliminate vulnerabilities in a controlled and timely manner. Ensure compliance with DoD Vulnerability Management (e.g., DoD Cyber Hygiene Scorecard, IAVM alerts).
• Coordinate with the cybersecurity team to assess risks and test changes in isolated environments before deployment.
• Regularly assess and validate the integrity of system configurations to detect unauthorized changes or misconfigurations.
• Maintain configuration documentation for cybersecurity-critical components (e.g., firewall rulesets, encryption configurations, and network topology diagrams).
• Ensure secure storage and controlled access to sensitive documentation and system baselines, adhering to DoD information security standards.
• Identify risks associated with misconfigurations or deviations from secure baselines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities introduced by configuration changes, implementing mitigations as part of the CM process.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
• Automate detection of unauthorized changes using tools like SCAP-compliant scanners or SIEM solutions to ensure continuous monitoring.
• Train technical teams on cybersecurity configuration best practices, emphasizing secure baseline management and change control processes.
• Work closely with cybersecurity, network engineering, and risk management teams to ensure that CM practices support the program's cyber defense objectives.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Master's degree with 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 to 16 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Favorable if you have:

• Experience working with mission-critical or government systems, especially in regulated environments
• Expertise with configuration management tools such as ServiceNow or similar systems.
• Knowledge or IT or certifications in service management frameworks such as ITIL or DevOps.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2).
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security or CISSP.

Original Posting: March 28, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $134,550.00 - $243,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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