Configuration Manager — DoD Satellite Communications

Job overview

The Configuration Manager role is onsite in Frederick, Maryland. Compensation is $90,000–$120,000 per year. The position supports a Department of Defense satellite communications portfolio and Nexagen Networks’ federal agency work. The manager establishes an enterprise configuration management capability by designing a Jira-based CMDB architecture, creating processes and governance, and guiding adoption across distributed teams. This strategic build role supports integrated configuration visibility, change control, compliance, and modernization across a complex system-of-systems environment.

What you'll do

• Design and implement a Jira CMDB for a multi-domain system-of-systems environment
• architect configuration item taxonomy and identification schemes
• establish baselines and versioning strategies
• develop relationship mapping
• create change-control workflows and classification schemes
• establish audit frameworks and lifecycle tracking
• train and mentor users
• develop documentation
• build stakeholder alignment
• establish metrics and accountability
• lead modernization from legacy configuration management approaches.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

configuration manager

frederick md

dod

satellite communications

cmdb

jira

confluence

secret clearance

configuration management

change control

system of systems

$90k–$120k annually

nexagen networks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• matching 401(k)
• professional development, training, and educational reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a DoD Secret security clearance, 5–10 years in a lead configuration management role, and at least two complete CMDB implementations. Jira and Confluence CMDB design experience is required.

About the employer

Nexagen Networks, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.