Torch Technologies

Configuration Management Specialist

Torch Technologies$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5 years in configuration management or related fields
  • Familiarity with CM standards like ISO, ITIL, CMMI
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, SVN, or Jira
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Active secret clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain configuration management processes and procedures
  • Identify and control configuration items across hardware and software
  • Manage and track change control processes
  • Maintain configuration baselines and ensure version control accuracy
  • Conduct configuration audits for compliance verification
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with CM standards
  • Maintain configuration management tools and repositories
  • Generate reports on configuration status and compliance
  • Support internal and external audits

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • ESOP participation
  • 401(k) match available
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term)
  • Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Education assistance programs
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist that will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity and traceability of system configurations across the product or system lifecycle. This role ensures that all configuration items are properly identified, documented, controlled, and audited in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management (CM) processes and procedures.
  • Identify and control configuration items (CIs), including hardware, software, documentation, and related artifacts.
  • Manage change control processes, including reviewing, approving, and tracking change requests.
  • Maintain configuration baselines and ensure version control accuracy.
  • Conduct configuration audits (functional and physical) to verify compliance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and project management teams to ensure alignment with CM standards.
  • Maintain CM tools and repositories (e.g., version control systems, PLM tools).
  • Generate reports and metrics on configuration status, changes, and compliance.
  • Support internal and external audits, including regulatory or customer-driven assessments.


Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 years of experience in configuration management or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with CM standards (e.g., ISO, ITIL, CMMI, or DoW standards such as EIA-649).
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, SVN, Jira, ServiceNow, Windchill, or similar).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Must have a current active secret clearance.


Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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