The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and performance of critical systems, utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps to streamline processes and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive configuration management plan.
- Establish and maintain a centralized repository for storing configuration items.
- Utilize Azure DevOps to track, manage, and automate changes to hardware, software, and documentation.
- Implement a rigorous change control process to evaluate, approve, and implement modifications.
- Monitor and audit configurations continuously to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Generate detailed reports and analytics to provide insights into configuration trends and identify potential issues.
- Provide training and support to staff on configuration management best practices and effective use of Azure DevOps.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Configuration Manager or in a similar role, preferably within a research or governmental organization.
- Strong knowledge of configuration management principles, practices, and tools.
- Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and reporting.
- Knowledge of Scrum Agile development methodology
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide training to staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., ITIL, PMP, or similar).
- Experience with other configuration management tools and technologies.
$115,000 - $160,000 a year