Establish and maintain configuration identification, version control, status accounting, and audit processes for software, firmware, and supporting hardware.
Define configuration items, naming conventions, versioning standards, and baselines across development, test, and production environments.
Maintain traceability between requirements, source code, builds, test results, and delivered artifacts.
Manage software change requests, ensuring changes are properly reviewed, approved, validated, and incorporated into established baselines.
Participate in Change Control Board and Engineering Review Board activities, evaluating proposed changes for completeness, compliance, and potential impact on program requirements.
Implement technical controls, including branch protection, merge approvals, and designated code ownership, to enforce established change control processes.
Conduct configuration audits and maintain the documentation and records necessary to demonstrate compliance with contractual and program requirements.
Collaborate with program stakeholders to analyze, negotiate, and implement configuration management policies, standards, and requirements across applicable contracts and delivery orders.
DevOps and Toolchain Engineering
Administer and configure GitLab, including protected branches and tags, merge request approval rules, CODEOWNERS, push rules, and group-level compliance controls.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Jenkins to automate software builds, testing, security scanning, and artifact publication.
Establish reproducible build processes through containerized environments, pinned dependencies, and version-controlled pipeline configurations.
Manage software artifacts across container registries and package repositories, including Kubernetes-deployed microservices, container image provenance, retention policies, and software bill of materials (SBOM) generation and tracking.
Configure and maintain Jira workflows to support change control, release management, and traceability between Jira and GitLab.
Provide technical guidance to software developers, DevOps engineers, systems engineers, quality assurance teams, and program management on configuration management processes and tools.
Release Management
Establish and enforce release readiness criteria, coordinate release scope and cut-off dates, and prepare release notes aligned with approved change records.
Compile and retain release evidence, including commit provenance, build records, artifact checksums, dependency manifests, test results, and approval documentation.
Manage deployment approvals and environment promotion to ensure the same validated artifact is promoted across environments rather than rebuilt for each deployment.
Develop and maintain rollback procedures and accurate configuration records reflecting deployed software and firmware.
Qualifications
Required
US Citizenship.
Able to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years of directly related experience.
Working knowledge of software configuration management principles, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits.
Hands-on experience with Git-based version control, including branching strategy, merge/pull request workflows, and branch protection controls.
Working knowledge of CI/CD tooling such as GitLab CI or Jenkins, including pipeline configuration and build automation.
Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration concepts (Docker, Kubernetes) as they apply to artifact management and deployment.
Experience administering or configuring Jira and Confluence for change and release workflows.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Project, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
Desired
5+ years of experience in Configuration Management
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience with GitLab Ultimate specifically: compliance frameworks, security scanning, dependency/SBOM management, and audit event reporting.
Scripting proficiency in Python.
Experience with configuration management of embedded firmware, including toolchain version control and build reproducibility for cross-compiled targets.
Familiarity with complex electronic systems, preferably electronic warfare (EW) systems and/or software-defined radios and associated subsystems.
Experience supporting DoD or federal programs subject to contractual CM and audit requirements.
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What You Can Expect
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is
$70,800 - $148,600
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
