IT Configuration Manager

IT Configuration Manager

Location:

Farnborough, UK Clearance:
High level of security clearance (DV - 'Developed Vetting') UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy.

Are you ready for your next challenge? Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared IT Configuration Manager based in the UK working at our Farnborough site. Leidos has more than 30 years experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.

Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. Were a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We are seeking an experienced IT Configuration Manager to lead the design, implementation, and governance of a robust configuration management system within a large-scale IT integration programme for the UK defence sector.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and compliance of all configuration items across complex environments, including both cloud-based and on-premises server infrastructures. Your Role and Responsibilities Define and Implement Configuration Management System:
Establish and maintain a comprehensive configuration management framework aligned with organisational and MOD standards. Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and tools for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audit. Configuration Items (CIs) and CMDB Management:
Define and maintain the structure and classification of Configuration Items (CIs) across all environments. Configure and optimise CMDB tooling (e.g., Service Now, BMC Remedy) to ensure accurate data integrity and relationships between CIs. Implement automated discovery and reconciliation processes to keep the CMDB current and reliable. Governance and Compliance:
Apply ITIL V4 principles to define and implement compliant processes for configuration and change management. Ensure adherence to UK MOD security and quality standards throughout the lifecycle. Technical Leadership:
Oversee configuration activities across hybrid environments (cloud and server-based systems). Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to maintain accurate configuration baselines. Agile and Sec Dev Ops  Integration:
Work closely with agile development teams to align configuration management with sprint planning, release cycles, and backlog refinement. Support Sec Dev Ops  practices to embed security and compliance into continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and MOD representatives to ensure configuration management objectives are met. Provide regular reporting and audits to demonstrate compliance and readiness. WHO DO WE NEED? Proven experience in configuration management within complex IT programmes. Strong knowledge of ITIL V4 and ability to design and apply compliant processes. Demonstrable knowledge with managing and overseeing entire release management cycle to include hotfixes, defect tracking, production operations status reporting Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and on-premises server…