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# Configuration Management Analyst at MKS2 Technologies

- **Company:** MKS2 Technologies
- **Location:** Albany, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://www.mks2.com/job/6190657004?gh_jid=6190657004

## Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Configuration Management Analyst

Pay Rate: $105,000 annually

Location: Residents (Albany, NY)- Hybrid schedule: 2 days a week in the office. Non-Residents – 2 days per quarter in office.

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join us as a Configuration Analyst Principal for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Our people are our differentiators. You will join our team in partnership with New York State of Health (NYSoH) to provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.0 million New Yorkers through its Health Benefit Exchange (HBE)

## MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Perform engineering, software development, and configuration management tasks in support of:

- Software build & test automation
- Release management including status accounting of changes made to CM-controlled environments and process automation
- Engineering tool customization and administration
- Develop requirements, design, code, test, and deploy Engineering Tool tools and utilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement development and test process improvements
- Create and maintain Engineering Tool process documentation
- Provide production support to deploy Engineering Tools, including mentoring users in tool utilization
- Provide support to strategic technology initiatives to advance the NYSOH Health Marketplace System to new infrastructure components and software development life cycle improvements

## WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation. The Configuration Analyst Principal must have:

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or

related discipline, or equivalent

Required Experience:

- A minimum of seven (7) years of business experience, including evaluating business procedures and problems, conducting feasibility studies, configuring systems, designing configurations, preparing detailed specifications for developing business solutions, developing effort and schedule estimates, and performing application design and development tasks.
- A demonstrated ability to analyze, identify, implement, and monitor outcomes
- An ability to successfully work with cross-functional technical teams in defining, developing, testing, and deploying software applications
- Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements, analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation, and maintenance
- A demonstrated ability to identify weaknesses in business workflows and develop and implement process improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong professional skills interacting with various teams and support personnel
- Dedicated and self-motivated achiever committed to success who is adept at handling multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet stringent demands

Required Technical Skills:

- Software: Java, JavaScript, Unix shell scripting, Perl, Groovy, HTML, XML, SQL
- Operating Systems: Unix (Solaris, Linux, HP-UX), Microsoft Windows
- Database: Oracle, MS Access
- Tools: Jenkins/Hudson, Git, Maven, JBoss Application Server, JUnit, Liberty, WebSphere, Tomcat, Ansible, Red Hat Container and Open Shift Framework (OSF) technology

## Preferred Experience/Technical Skills

- Experience in Configuration Management or Release Management
- IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool experience, particularly RTC, RQM, JRS, DNG, UrbanCode Deploy, Liquibase

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

## About MKS2 Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MKS2 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides IT, cyber security, and strategic consulting services to federal government agencies and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Brendan Mullen

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense & Space / Government Services / IT Services
- **Target Customers**: B2G (Federal Government – DoD, VA, Army, Navy), commercial clients
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Mission, Knowledge, Strategies, and Solutions” – Helping clients define their mission, leverage domain knowledge, formulate strategies, and implement effective solutions.

## Products & Services
MKS2 Technologies is a services company, not a product company. Its core offerings are:
- **IT Enterprise Solutions**: Design, implementation, sustainment, and management of IT infrastructure for federal agencies.
- **Cyber Security Services**: Cyber security support, compliance, and engineering (e.g., PAM, SOAR, SOC/NOC operations).
- **Strategic & Management Consulting**: Agile capability-driven approach to solve analytical and operational challenges.
- **Instructional Design & Training**: Computer training, professional development, and educational support services.
- **Enterprise Application Development**: Custom software development and systems integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD **$24.9 million** (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors; key clients include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. In 2023, MKS2 won a **$221 million Army contract** for the Transition Assistance Program.
- **Growth Signals**: Named to the **Inc. 5000** list in 2024 (ranked #3,037 overall, #92 in Government Services). However, headcount declined 49% year-over-year to 143 employees, signaling a possible restructuring or shift toward higher-value contracts.

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB Certification**: Provides preferential status in federal contracting.
- **Founder’s Military Background**: Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, the company’s values align with federal mission needs.
- **Deep Federal Network**: Long-standing relationships across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies.
- **Agile Methodology**: A capability-driven, rapid-response approach that differentiates it from traditional integrators.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Expanding support for defense and veteran-related programs (e.g., Transition Assistance Program), maintaining key federal contracts, and recruiting cleared technical talent.
- **Growth Direction**: Likely to deepen its footprint in cyber security, cloud engineering, and automation (SOAR, Dynatrace) while leveraging its small business status to win set-aside contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Collaborative & Innovative,” with a focus on employee well-being and open communication. The company emphasizes that “the most important asset of any organization is its people.”
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote opportunities exist for some roles (e.g., Dynatrace Instrumentation Engineer is remote), but many positions require on-site support at federal locations (e.g., Washington DC, Annapolis Junction, Tucson). Personnel are located in 43+ states plus overseas (Germany, Italy, South Korea).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, life) starting the first of the month after hire; bonus programs (signing, time-in-grade, performance); 15+ days of paid time off; educational assistance (class reimbursement, college debt programs, professional development, book buy-back).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on technical roles like cyber security, systems engineering, and software development. Employees often come from or go to other defense contractors (General Dynamics, Booz Allen, Serco). The company values long-term commitment and professional growth.

## Sources
1. [MKS2 Technologies Website](https://www.mks2.com/)
2. [MKS2 Technologies Careers Page](https://www.mks2.com/careers/)
3. [MKS2 Technologies LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mks2-llc)
4. [MKS2 Technologies Inc. 5000 Profile](https://www.inc.com/profile/mks2-technologies)

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