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AT&TConfiguration Management Lead (IT/IA/IM Configuration Manager Level III) (Government)
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Salary$89k – $200k
LocationChantilly, Virginia
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience16+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
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16 years of combined relevant education and experience (Doctorate + 8, master's + 10, bachelor's + 12, associate's + 14, or HS diploma + 16)
Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Experience with Configuration Management and/or Change Management in a complex IT or network environment
Experience leading teams of IT professionals; relevant military IT leadership may satisfy part of this requirement
Hands-on experience with enterprise network monitoring, network analysis, and configuration-management tools (preferred hands-on experience with Forward Networks Forward Enterprise, including network modeling, topology and path analysis, configuration verification, compliance validation, and troubleshooting)
Working knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection model, routing fundamentals, and logical network mapping
Working knowledge of ServiceNow or a comparable IT Service Management platform, including CMDB concepts
Experience with network mapping and diagramming tools such as Network Automation, Riverbed, Microsoft Visio, or comparable platforms
Ability to develop technical policies, operating procedures, baseline standards, compliance reports, and executive-level briefings
Experience delivering briefings to customers
Practical experience supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification
ServiceNow CMDB or Discovery micro-certifications
ITIL 4 certification or demonstrated knowledge of ITIL 4 practices
Experience implementing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and managing network-device software or firmware baselines
Experience improving CM maturity through automation, data-quality controls, compliance reporting, and tool integration
Experience with and/or certifications from Cisco or Juniper Networks
Skills
Forward Networks Forward Enterprise
ServiceNow
Network Automation
Riverbed
Microsoft Visio
DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides
Cisco
Juniper Networks
Benefits
Medical dental vision
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Sick leave
Adoption reimbursement
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Critical illness accident hospital indemnity group legal
Employee assistance programs
Employee wellness programs
Employee discounts
About the company
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.
About the role
The Configuration Management Lead directs enterprise Configuration Management (CM) operations for network infrastructure, hardware, system software, and applications. This role leads the CM workforce, maintains authoritative configuration baselines and documentation, ensures contractual and security compliance, and integrates CM with Change, Release, Incident, Problem, Vulnerability, Asset, and Service Management processes.
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
Work to be performed at a government customer site in Chantilly, VA.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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Lead, mentor, and supervise CM team and technical staff.
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Establish and maintain IT, Information Assurance, and Information Management baselines across development, test, staging, and production environments.
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Develop and enforce policies and standards for Configuration Items (CIs), network diagrams, device configurations, software and firmware baselines, and maintenance activities.
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Maintain authoritative CM records and controlled documentation, including standard operating procedures, as-built documentation, network drawings, inventories, and audit records.
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Represent the CM organization at Configuration Control Board meetings and support Post-Implementation Reviews and Root Cause Analyses.
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Lead configuration-compliance activities, including gold-copy device configurations, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation, vulnerability remediation, and firmware upgrade planning.
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Use enterprise network monitoring, analysis, and configuration-management tools to validate topology, analyze network paths, identify configuration drift, troubleshoot discrepancies, and maintain accurate CM records.
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Use Forward Networks Forward Enterprise for network modeling, topology visualization, end-to-end path analysis, configuration verification, compliance validation, and troubleshooting.
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Develop methods for analyzing, testing, and supporting LAN and WAN configuration baselines across Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments.
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Monitor network security and compliance posture and coordinate remediation through scheduled maintenance and approved change processes.
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Support the development and maturation of the program’s ServiceNow platform, including the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) containing program CIs and hardware asset records.
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Oversee network changes and remediation resulting from Change and Configuration Management findings.
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Analyze recurring network configuration problems, identify trends, recommend technical solutions and communicate findings to Problem Management and program leadership.
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Evaluate proposed network technologies and equipment, assess their effect on configuration baselines and records, and provide recommendations to the program and Configuration Control Board.
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Ensure products and services meet contractual, technical, security, and quality requirements.
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Prepare and present CM operations, maintenance, compliance, and performance reports to senior leadership.
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Develop and execute an annual roadmap for CM maturity, automation, data quality, and compliance.
Requirements
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have 16 years of combined relevant education and experience, satisfied through one of the following combinations: A Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
Required qualifications include the following: Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
Additional requirements:
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Experience with Configuration Management and/or Change Management in a complex IT or network environment.
•
Experience leading teams of IT professionals; relevant military IT leadership may satisfy part of this requirement.
•
Hands-on experience with enterprise network monitoring, network analysis, and configuration-management tools (preferred hands-on experience with Forward Networks Forward Enterprise, including network modeling, topology and path analysis, configuration verification, compliance validation, and troubleshooting)
•
Working knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection model, routing fundamentals, and logical network mapping.
•
Working knowledge of ServiceNow or a comparable IT Service Management platform, including CMDB concepts.
•
Experience with network mapping and diagramming tools such as Network Automation, Riverbed, Microsoft Visio, or comparable platforms.
•
Ability to develop technical policies, operating procedures, baseline standards, compliance reports, and executive-level briefings.
•
Experience delivering briefings to customers.
Desired Qualifications:
· Practical experience supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
· ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification.
· ServiceNow CMDB or Discovery micro-certifications.
· ITIL 4 certification or demonstrated knowledge of ITIL 4 practices.
· Experience implementing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and managing network-device software or firmware baselines.
· Experience improving CM maturity through automation, data-quality controls, compliance reporting, and tool integration.
· Experience with and/or certifications from Cisco or Juniper Networks.
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Benefits
Our Configuration Management Lead (IT/IA/IM Configuration Manager Level III) (Government)
earns $89,200 - $200,000
yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Chantilly, Virginia
Legal
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