Configuration Management Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities

The Configuration Management Specialist will serve as a configuration management subject matter expert and provide consultation in planning, configuration identification, configuration control, configuration verification, and audits, and configuration status.

• Describes provisions for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits;
• Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software.

The Entry level Configuration Management Specialist applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures to technical assignments. The Entry Level Information Assurance/Security Specialist performs work that requires some practical experience and training, with work performed under supervision.

The Journeyman Configuration Management Specialist possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring original and innovative thought to determine the best course of action to accomplish tasks. The Journeyman Information Assurance/Security Specialist operates with considerable latitude in developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems.

The Senior Configuration Management Specialist possesses and applies wide‑ranging knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short‑term project growth and success. The Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist will also function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others.

• Associate’s Degree in an Information Technology related field with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience, or;
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following certifications:
  • CompTIA A+ CE;
  • CompTIA Network+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.
• Associates Degree in an Information Technology related field with three (3) to five (5) years of experience, or;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following certifications:
  • GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials;
  • CompTIA Security+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.

• Bachelors’ Degree in an Information Technology related field with seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience, or;
• Ten (10) or more years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following IAT Level II certifications:
  • GSEC – GIAC Security Essentials;
  • CompTIA Security+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following IAM Level II certifications:
  • GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certification;
  • CAP – Certified Authorization Professional;
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager;
  • CISSP or Associate – Certified Information Systems Security Professional;
  • CASP – CompTIA Advanced Security Professional.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.

GBSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.