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If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Data Center Operations Lead to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.\nIn support of DISA, Amentum’s Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution.\nOur team delivers secure, mission-critical capabilities where system integrity and rapid deployment are paramount. We are seeking a Lead Configuration Management Specialist who combines meticulous technical discipline with strategic foresight. In this role, you will lead efforts to establish and maintain robust baselines in a rapidly evolving operational environment. Success requires the ability to navigate complex, unique technical challenges independently while fostering collaborative solutions across integrated teams. To excel, you must possess a proactive learning mindset and the agility to rapidly master and govern the integration of next-generation systems and services.\nWork Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday\nEssential Responsibilities:\nThe duties and responsibilities of the Configuration Management Specialist, Lead include but are not limited to the following:\nEnsure integrity, availability, and reliability of configuration baselines across hybrid environments, including physical hardware, virtualized infrastructure, cloud assets, and software deployment pipelines.\nManage the configuration management database (CMDB) within ServiceNow and ticketing workflows in Jira/Confluence to track Configuration Items (CIs), map system dependencies, and maintain a single source of truth.\nDefine and enforce Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), policies, and Procedures (TTPs) aligned with ITIL framework best practices, IEEE standards, and organizational mandates.\nEstablish and govern change management processes, leading Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to evaluate, approve, and schedule changes while minimizing risks and scheduling Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs).\nEnsure strict compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and DoD IL5 baseline requirements through continuous configuration auditing and vulnerability remediation tracking.\nPerformance management - Define, track, and report configuration management metrics, database health, audit findings, and SLA compliance to program leadership and strategic partners.\nTranslate complex engineering requirements and system architecture changes into clear configuration baselines and communicate technical risks or deviations to executive leadership.\nOrganize and lead regular configuration audits (Physical and Functional Configuration Audits - PCAs/FCAs) to verify that the deployed operational state perfectly mirrors the documented baseline.\nCollaborate with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Cross-Functional Leads to seamlessly transition new systems, services, and software releases into the operational baseline.\nConduct trend analysis on configuration drift and unauthorized changes. Through continuous process improvement, identify root causes of drift and implement automated discovery or enforcement solutions.\nEstablish responsibility matrices (RACI) for configuration ownership, train technical staff on baseline procedures, and manage the incident response protocol for configuration-related outages or discrepancies.\nLead site and system readiness reviews, verify baseline compatibility, produce Configuration Item Bill of Materials (BOMs), and assist in the creation of transition checklists for multi-environment deployments.\nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:\nEmployee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.\nEmployee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.\nMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):\nFifteen (15) years of experience in IT lifecycle management, systems engineering, or quality assurance, with a focus on deploying and maintaining complex enterprise-level baselines.\nSeven (7) years in a dedicated Configuration Management (CM) role, with at least three (3) years serving as a technical lead or manager overseeing change control processes and configuration baselines.\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).\nExtensive background establishing and maintaining configuration baselines across hybrid environments, including physical hardware/infrastructure, virtualized systems (VMware), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).\nDeep working knowledge of ServiceNow (specifically CMDB architecture, asset discovery, and CIs) and Jira/Confluence for change management ticketing, workflow customization, and baseline tracking.\nProven experience implementing and auditing configurations against federal and defense frameworks, including ITIL, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, IEEE standards, and DISA STIGs.\nHands-on technical depth in configuration auditing (Physical and Functional Configuration Audits - PCAs/FCAs), baseline verification, and configuration drift detection to independently audit system states.\nActive DoD 8140/8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) to meet DISA operational requirements.\nStrong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and DevOps/DevSecOps continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with proven experience leading Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and presenting baseline risks to senior leadership.\nAbility to support non-standard hours, including scheduled maintenance windows, deployment surges, and emergency Configuration Control Board actions.\nAbility to travel up to 10%.\nSecurity Clearance Required:\nMust have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility\nMinimum Education:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering, or related technical field. Additional years of experience can substitute for degree.\nMinimum Years of Experience:\nFifteen (15) years of experience in IT lifecycle management, systems engineering, or quality assurance, with a focus on deploying and maintaining complex enterprise-level baselines.\nSeven (7) years in a dedicated Configuration Management (CM) role, with at least three (3) years serving as a technical lead or manager overseeing change control processes, configuration baselines, and database governance.\nRequired Certification: (One or more of the following)\nITIL® 4 Managing Professional or ITIL® v3/v4 Expert certification, with a strong focus on Service Transition, Change Enablement, and Service Configuration Management.\nNational Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Certification, or Configuration Management Process Improvement Center (CMPIC) certification.\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAM Level III certification to support high-level DISA/NIST compliance governance.\nServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in Service Mapping or Discovery.\nDemonstrated experience managing Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs) supporting multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government).\nPrior experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or DoD programs in an Impact Level 5 (IL5) or higher secure environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\nAgile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.\nOther Responsibilities:\nSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.\nQuality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.\nProcedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.\nCompensation Details:\n$175,000 - $210,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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