Configuration Specialist

Overview DecisionPoint seeks a Configuration Specialist to support enterprise Configuration Management (CM) operations for a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment.

This role ensures CMDB accuracy, updates configuration item (CI) records, manages asset relationships, supports CM audits, and maintains data integrity across baselines and operational environments.

The Configuration Specialist will work closely with the CM Lead, cybersecurity teams, DevSecOps engineers, system administrators, and the PMO to maintain accurate, up-to-date configuration data that supports compliance, audit readiness, and secure system operations. This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities The Configuration Specialist will: Maintain CMDB accuracy by adding, updating, validating, and reconciling CI records. Manage CI relationships, attributes, and lifecycle data to ensure traceability across systems. Support CM audits, CI verification activities, and reconciliation tasks.

Identify and correct discrepancies, outdated data, or misaligned CI attributes. Update baselines and document configuration changes in alignment with CM governance processes. Coordinate with the CM Lead on configuration control workflows, documentation updates, and process improvements.

Work with cybersecurity and ISSM teams to ensure CI data aligns with RMF artifacts and control requirements. Support inventory tracking, asset management, and system configuration validation efforts. Assist release and DevSecOps teams with configuration-related information needed for deployments or pipeline activities.

Produce reports, CI summaries, and data extracts for technical teams and government stakeholders. Maintain CM documentation, SOPs, diagrams, and CI attribute definitions. Support efforts to reduce configuration drift and strengthen data integrity across environments.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation. Education