Configuration Management Specialist I/II

Configuration Management Specialist

Location: Newport, Rhode Island

Telework: Hybrid remote/onsite, with typical set schedule at Government facility

Travel: <10%

Salary: $73k-$92k

XSITE LLC is looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team in Rhode Island to support the NUWC NEWPORT Code 25 CANES Tactical Networks office/contract.

We are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned company headquartered in San Diego. We provide full spectrum systems and systems-of-systems engineering and integration services and solutions for space, C5ISR, cyber and enterprise information systems. Our core capabilities include AI/ML, Software Development & Sustainment, Systems Engineering (including MBSE), and Modeling & Simulation.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support submarine network modernization efforts. In this role, you will manage hardware and software configurations in the laboratory environment while maintaining accurate documentation for interfacing connections, subsystems, applications, and network systems. You will also track updates and ensure baseline accuracy across builds, testing, and ongoing program activities.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage hardware and software configurations for laboratory racks, security settings, software images, and overall network inventory to keep the test environment aligned with current program requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date documentation covering interfacing connections, subsystems, applications, hardware layouts, and all configuration changes.
• Track software updates, Information Assurance Vulnerability (IAV) releases, and other configuration changes to ensure timely incorporation and full visibility across the program.
• Support system builds and integration testing by configuring laboratory equipment according to approved load plans, test procedures, and technical instructions.
• Ensure baseline accuracy by processing Configuration Management Transmittals, updating documentation and software as required, and providing clear status reports on all configuration activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Two (2) years of experience maintaining configuration management of laboratory environment consisting of networking hardware and enterprise software
• Active Secret clearance required with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI access and work in classified environments including SIPRNet and NATO systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Navy Preventative Maintenance System (PMS), RHEL, Windows Server, Windows Client, VMWare, Ansible, Cisco, NETSEC, CMPro and JIRA
• Experience developing DoD configuration management documentation

Why XSITE LLC?

Best-in-Class Benefits & Work–Life Balance

• Industry leading PTO package, starting at 15+ days annually.
• Seven (7) paid company holidays annually, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• 100% employer-paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance. Employees enrolled in XSITE's High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) are also eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Eligibility to participate in XSITE's 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
• Eligibility to receive tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for job-related education.
• University of San Diego Education Benefits of 10% tuition discount on select online degree programs and 25% discount on certificate programs.
• Cell Phone Stipend.
• Hybrid work environment.
• As well as employee add on benefits offered via ADP.

Stability & Long-Term Growth

• Prime contract holder with long-term stability
• Mentor-Protégé JV partnership with a major defense company

Career Advancement

• Rapid growth (300% YoY) with opportunities for leadership and upward mobility.