Hardware Configuration Manager (Remote- With Travel)

Fairwinds Technologies is looking for two Hardware Configuration Managers to manage the functional requirements, design, and operational information throughout each product’s lifecycle. The Hardware Configuration Managers will develop migration plans and help oversee deployment.
Location: Remote in DMV with up to 25% Travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

Compensation: Base Salary

Supervisor: TBD

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12 Years’ Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field
• SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
• Experience with multiple configuration management tools
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
• Strong understanding of networking concepts
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment with excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and experience meeting short-turn and high-pressure deadline
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and operate self-guided with some supervision
• Experience with Windows Server administration
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure
• Experienced in interpreting a Contract, and SOW and writing flow down CM requirements in CMOP and SSOW
• Capable of creating, maintaining and analyzing product structure, correcting errors within CSA data based
• Experience with generating Metrics and Reports through an CSA tool

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other IT team members to ensure that all new technologies are compatible with existing systems
• Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues when necessary
• Evaluating new products and technologies to determine their potential value to the organization
• Communicating with clients, including contractors and other external parties, to gather information about their needs
• Maintaining an inventory of hardware assets with details about operating system versions, patch status, installed applications, and other relevant information
• Installing new software applications on computers to meet customer needs or help employees be more productive
• Reporting on inventory levels of hardware and software to ensure that there is enough of each item available
• Providing technical support for software applications, hardware devices, and operating systems that are not functioning correctly
• Providing training to users on how to use new technologies or applications that are being implemented in the workplace
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all configuration management (CM) related activities
• Develop and maintain CM plans, policies, procedures, and associated documentation
• Manage and control changes to baseline configurations
• Perform audits of systems and software to verify compliance with established baselines
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow
• Monitor and report on CM metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Investigate and resolve CM issues in a timely manner
• Support the development and implementation of new technologies and processes
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on CM best practices
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CM tools and techniques
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Keep abreast of industry trends and developments
• Development of Configuration Management planning documentation
• Establishment and coordination of Configuration/Change Control Boards (CCBs) for hardware
• Managing and delivering engineering drawings, specification and software (Firmware), including engineering change documentation, requests for variances and other design documentation
• Maintaining configuration control of Technical Data Package (TDP);
• Maintaining data within the CM document management tools, status accounting systems
• Maintaining configuration status accounting documentation
• Supporting customer reviews and audits.
• Tasks also include working with Program Office, Chief Engineering, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Software Engineering, Operations, Quality, other CDMs and external customer.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be a U.S citizen with the ability to possess a valid US DoD security clearance.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity