Configuration Specialist

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Configuration Specialist

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

  in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• X+ years of experience

  in configuration management, systems administration, or related technical fields. Typically, 5-7 years of relevant experience is expected for a senior-level role.
• Proven experience managing complex system configurations in large-scale environments (e.g., enterprise-level systems, cloud infrastructures).
• Experience in working with multiple configuration management tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Certifications

  in relevant fields such as:

ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

CompTIA Linux+ or similar technical certifications.

• Advanced knowledge of

  networking

  ,

  databases

  , and

  security protocols

  (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL).
• Strong understanding of

  Linux/Unix

  and

  Windows

  operating systems, including advanced system administration skills.

What you'll be doing:

1. Configuration Management Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement configuration management strategies, policies, and procedures to support project or organizational goals.
• Create and maintain a configuration management plan, defining scope, processes, tools, and workflows for configuration management activities.
• Ensure alignment of configuration management processes with industry best practices and compliance standards (e.g., ITIL, ISO).

2. Configuration Baseline Creation and Maintenance

• Establish and maintain configuration baselines for software, hardware, and infrastructure.
• Ensure that baselines are properly documented and updated as changes occur.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of the configurations across environments (development, testing, production, etc.).

3. Version Control and Documentation

• Oversee version control systems and ensure that configurations, code, and documentation are properly tracked and controlled.
• Ensure that all configuration changes are well-documented, including change requests, approvals, and implementation details.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository of configuration items (CIs) and related artifacts.

4. Configuration Change Management

• Manage and review configuration changes, ensuring that changes are assessed, approved, and implemented in a controlled manner.
• Work closely with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to assess the impact of configuration changes.
• Implement change control processes to minimize risks associated with configuration changes and ensure timely updates.

5. Automation and Tool Management

• Evaluate and implement configuration management tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Automate repetitive configuration tasks to improve efficiency and consistency in deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure the use of appropriate tools for managing configuration versions, environments, and releases.

6. Collaboration with Development and Operations Teams

• Collaborate with software development, QA, and operations teams to ensure that configuration management practices are integrated into the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle).
• Provide guidance on configuration-related issues and support troubleshooting during deployment and production phases.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams to resolve configuration-related challenges.

7. Audit and Compliance

• Conduct regular audits of configuration items and changes to ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an audit trail of configuration changes and decisions for accountability and traceability.
• Support internal and external audits related to configuration management.

8. Risk and Impact Analysis

• Analyze configuration changes and their potential impact on system stability, security, and performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with configuration management processes.
• Provide recommendations on how to improve the overall configuration management lifecycle, based on impact analysis.

9. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution

• Provide advanced troubleshooting for configuration-related issues, helping to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Analyze root causes of configuration failures or errors and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Offer support to other teams (e.g., IT operations, support) in resolving configuration-related incidents.

10. Training and Mentorship

• Mentor and train junior configuration specialists or team members on best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Share knowledge and expertise on configuration management techniques and standards.
• Lead training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to ensure team proficiency and effectiveness in configuration management practices.

11. Configuration Management Reporting

• Generate reports and dashboards on configuration status, change history, and audit findings for leadership and stakeholders.
• Track configuration metrics (e.g., change frequency, configuration drift) to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide insights on configuration trends, challenges, and opportunities for process optimization.

12. Continuous Improvement

• Continuously evaluate configuration management processes and tools for efficiency improvements.
• Recommend process enhancements based on feedback from team members, stakeholders, and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in configuration management.

13. Collaboration with Other IT Disciplines

• Coordinate with IT security teams to ensure that configurations are secure and comply with security policies.
• Work with release management teams to ensure that configuration management is integrated with release cycles.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure that hardware configurations and software deployments are properly managed.

14. Support for Software Releases and Deployments

• Support software deployment and release processes by ensuring that the required configurations are in place and properly maintained.
• Work with release managers and developers to ensure that configurations align with release schedules and deployment plans.
• Ensure that production environments are correctly configured and ready for release.

Please share your updated resumes to naseeruddin.khaja@infosharesystems.com