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# Configuration Manager at Platinum Technologies

- **Company:** Platinum Technologies
- **Location:** Herndon, VA
- **Compensation:** $175k–$185k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2024-11-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pt78/cd79b389-1d29-425d-b583-78f6ba1ba741

## Job description

Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. We are seeking a Configuration Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity and consistency of software, hardware, and systems configurations across projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for process improvement, a deep understanding of configuration management principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with technical and operational teams.

This role is on-site in Herndon, VA. Candidate must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI with polygraph.

What you get to do. •Establish and maintain a comprehensive Configuration Management (CM) process to ensure control of software, hardware, and system changes. •Develop and manage configuration management plans and standard operating procedures in accordance with industry best practices and Maxar policies. •Track, control, and audit baselines, configuration items (CIs), and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency. •Support the development, integration, and deployment of systems by managing builds, releases, and change control processes. •Maintain the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), ensuring all updates are accurate and completed promptly. •Collaborate with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to implement and enforce CM processes. •Ensure compliance with DoD and intelligence community standards for configuration and change management. •Provide regular reports and updates on CM activities and maintain records of configuration status, change requests, and audits. •Assist in configuration-related reviews, inspections, and audits to ensure system readiness and adherence to requirements.

Required Qualifications. •Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering) or equivalent experience. •Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a CI Poly. •Minimum five – seven (5-7) + years of experience in configuration management, preferably in defense, intelligence, or government contracting environments. •Expertise in configuration management tools such as JIRA, Git, CM Pro, or equivalent systems. •Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. •Knowledge of government and industry standards such as ITIL, ISO 9001, and CMMI. •Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications. •Configuration Management certifications such as CMII, ITIL Foundation, or CMMI Associate. •Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. •Experience with cloud-based systems and tools such as AWS, Azure, or Docker.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.

## About Platinum Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Platinum Technologies is a technology services firm that delivers cyber, AI, cloud, and digital modernization solutions primarily to U.S. government clients (DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Falls Church, Virginia, United States (with offices in Tampa Bay and Washington)
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Jermon Bafaty (CEO) and Joel Shuler

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
- Target customers: B2G (Business-to-Government) – specifically U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Civilian agencies, and Local Government
- Mission statement: “To become the talent hub for technology-minded innovators that are motivated to solve hard problems, deliver complex solutions for our customers, and model citizenship for society.”

## Products & Services
- **Artificial Intelligence**: Automation and data analysis solutions built on RPA and AI to yield robust business insights.
- **Cyber Operations**: Information assurance and Zero Trust solutions that identify threats and protect critical infrastructure; network and systems engineering for resilient architectures.
- **Data Solutions**: Modernizing siloed, purpose-built data systems and engineering solutions for a more virtual world.
- **Digital Modernization**: Modernizing legacy applications and infrastructure using low-code/no-code technologies and cloud engineering.
- **Information Assurance**: Cybersecurity solutions that drive resiliency across a complex attack surface.
- **Integrated Systems**: Platform as a Service implementations to improve end-user experience and standardize service management.
- **Low Code Development**: Efficiently fielding software products across Waterfall and DevSecOps environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 32 employees (as of latest data, +7.7% YoY); LinkedIn followers 1,398 (monthly +1.7%, yearly +33.4%)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 90% of customers are responsible for fielding technology capability to their stakeholders; clients include DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government. Program management team is SAFe® trained and PMP® certified.
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent headcount growth, increasing LinkedIn presence, and expansion of service lines in AI and cloud. The company reports that “our team has set the pace for deploying capability to our DoD, Federal Civilian and Local Government clients.”

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in U.S. government contracting with a focus on national security and mission-critical systems.
- High quality/low risk delivery reputation – “The Platinum Technologies brand is synonymous with uncompromising accountability and quality execution.”
- Experienced operators with certifications in AWS, Azure DevOps, Linux, and virtualization.
- Ability to modernize purpose-built legacy systems that are traditionally siloed and built for specific mission problem sets.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities include expanding AI and automation capabilities, strengthening Zero Trust cybersecurity offerings, and scaling cloud engineering and low-code development.
- Continued investment in talent development and certifications to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
- Growth in remote work options to attract a broader talent pool while maintaining on-site presence at key government locations (Herndon, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa Bay).

## Why Work Here
- Culture: Innovative, collaborative, and result-oriented environment that encourages thinking outside the box and continuous learning.
- Remote/Hybrid: Remote work options available; the company embraces flexibility and uses cutting-edge collaboration tools to keep teams connected.
- Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; $500 annual wellness reimbursement; voluntary life insurance; hospital, accident & critical illness insurance; tuition & certification reimbursement up to $5,000 annually; 120 hours PTO (rollover up to 240) plus 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays; 401(k) with annual discretionary match.
- Career Development: Comprehensive training program, mentorship initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. The company states, “We don’t hire people to do a job. We provide the professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts.”
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Merit-based, performance-driven workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion.

## Sources
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3. [jobs.lever.co/pt78](https://jobs.lever.co/pt78)
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