Configuration Manager in Farnborough

Location: Farnborough, UK

Clearance: High level of security clearance (DV - 'Developed Vetting')

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy. Are you ready for your next challenge?

Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared IT Configuration Manager based in the UK working at our Farnborough site. Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

We are seeking an experienced IT Configuration Manager to lead the design, implementation, and governance of a robust configuration management system within a large-scale IT integration programme for the UK defence sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and compliance of all configuration items across complex environments, including both cloud-based and on-premises server infrastructures.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Define and Implement Configuration Management System: Establish and maintain a comprehensive configuration management framework aligned with organisational and MOD standards. Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and tools for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audit.
• Configuration Items (CIs) and CMDB Management: Define and maintain the structure and classification of Configuration Items (CIs) across all environments. Configure and optimise CMDB tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) to ensure accurate data integrity and relationships between CIs. Implement automated discovery and reconciliation processes to keep the CMDB current and reliable.
• Governance and Compliance: Apply ITIL V4 principles to define and implement compliant processes for configuration and change management. Ensure adherence to UK MOD security and quality standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee configuration activities across hybrid environments (cloud and server-based systems). Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to maintain accurate configuration baselines.
• Agile and SecDevOps Integration: Work closely with agile development teams to align configuration management with sprint planning, release cycles, and backlog refinement. Support SecDevOps practices to embed security and compliance into continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and MOD representatives to ensure configuration management objectives are met. Provide regular reporting and audits to demonstrate compliance and readiness.

WHO DO WE NEED?

• Proven experience in configuration management within complex IT programmes.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL V4 and ability to design and apply compliant processes.
• Demonstrable knowledge with managing and overseeing entire release management cycle to include hotfixes, defect tracking, production operations status reporting.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and on-premises server environments.
• Familiarity with UK MOD standards, security classifications, and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated artefacts (release planning, retrospectives, backlog management).
• Exposure to SecDevOps principles and tooling.
• Practical experience in defining CIs and configuring CMDB tools.

Desirable Qualifications

• ITIL V4 Certification.
• MOD Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., ManageEngine CMDB).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Access to Flexi-time benefits

Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

• Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
• Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
• People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.