Configuration Analyst

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Interim Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Change Controls, Configuration Control, Design

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

As a Configuration Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Security Technology (ST). The Configuration Analyst is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling the integrity of products, systems, documentation, and associated configuration items throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures that changes are properly reviewed, approved, documented, implemented, and communicated in accordance with organizational policies, configuration management (CM) plans, and regulatory requirements.

The Configuration Analyst works closely with engineering, project management, cybersecurity, quality assurance, operations, and stakeholders to maintain accurate configuration baselines and support change control processes.

• Support the Protective Technology Branch (PTB) mission, providing life-safety services to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel serving abroad in over 200+ locations. The Configuration Analyst is charged with utilizing various platforms to standardize the configuration, installations, and wiring diagrams on multiple life-safety platforms.
• Collaborate with multiple interagency (IA) partners, senior DS officials, subject matter experts (SMEs), and PTB personnel to drive the mission of the Department forward.
• Drive innovation, change, collaboration, and efficient implementation of new solutions to overcome critical obstacles identified from the customer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint.

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Configuration Analyst must have:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, computer science, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of experience in configuration management, change management, system administration, engineering support, or a related discipline.
• Technical skills:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Security clearance level: SECRET
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  
  Develops, implements, and maintains configuration processes, procedures and standards. Identifies and documents configuration items, maintains configuration baselines, ensures records remain accurate, complete, and current, and supports the lifecycle management of hardware, software, documentation and system assets.

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility:
  Telework available at the discretion of your supervisor
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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