Configuration Management Professional

Job Category:Configuration Management Professional Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-ARLINGTONSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 04/02/2008Description: Excellent opportunity to join CSCin supporting theTransportation SecurityAdministration's(TSA)Information Technology Infrastructure Program! Hiring for this position is contingent upon contract awardanticipated in the July/August 2008 timeframe.Preference will be given to candidates with prior experiencing supporting U.S. Department of Homeland Security/TSA. Base of operations will be in Arlington, VA but opportunities will be available for work locations throughout the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.Essential Job Functions Develops and maintains account/region standards and procedures to ensure that configuration management controls are capable of supporting deployment activities and implementations to meet business needs. Interprets configuration management activities and tools as defined for the account and applies them to project activities. Works with the project manager to develop configuration management plans, milestones, and schedules for projects. Decomposes configuration items into appropriate configuration units to define the technical components required to satisfy the specified requirements of the project or tasks. Ensures version control integrity for software and non-software components by establishing permissions and protecting environments for code libraries. Audits configuration management activities by validating results against the baseline. Reports findings to project manager. Develops technical installation guidelines and other documentation of hardware and software standards to facilitate tracking. Assists customers and support personnel in understanding product configuration. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or related field preferred Four or more years of configuration analysis experience Experience working with distributed computer systems, software and associated communication networks Experience working with networking principles and local area networks Experience working with company software and hardware products Candidates must be U.S. Citizens as candidates will undergo a Federal Government background investigation. Other Qualifications Skills in configuring and installing various operating systems and application software Communication skills to interact with team members, customers, and support personnel Analytical and problem solving skills to resolve technological problems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Confidential Create Success