Configuration Control Officer/Engineer at Amentum

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Configuration Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Knowledge, Compliance, Traceability, Configuration Audits, Communication Skills, Leadership, Engineering, Project Management, Logistics Support Analysis, Sustainment Activities, Defence Standards, Policies, Procedures, Defence Capability Lifecycle

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: Configuration Control Officer/Engineer Role Description: We are seeking a Configuration Manager / Engineer (Level 3) to support Defence capability programs through the application of configuration management principles and practices. This Above the Line role will provide leadership in establishing, maintaining, and auditing configuration baselines, ensuring compliance with Defence standards and enabling traceability across complex systems. The Configuration Manager / Engineer will work closely with engineering, project management, and commercial teams to embed configuration control across the capability lifecycle. The role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate independently in high‑pressure Defence environments. Essential Requirements: - 8+ years’ experience in configuration management or engineering roles within Defence or complex government environments. - Degree in engineering, systems management, or a related discipline; or equivalent Defence industry experience. - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain configuration baselines across multiple projects. - Experience developing and applying configuration management plans, policies, and procedures. - Proficiency in configuration management tools and databases (e.g., CMDBs, LSAR systems, or Defence‑specific tools). - Strong understanding of Defence capability lifecycle and the role of configuration management in systems engineering. - Experience conducting configuration audits and reviews to ensure compliance and traceability. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across engineering, project, and commercial stakeholders. - Must hold Australian citizenship and an active NV1 security clearance. Desirable Requirements: • Training or mentoring experience. • Background in the ADF or APS Defence environment. • Familiarity with Defence standards and frameworks, including ASDEFCON, DPPM, and Capability Life Cycle processes. • Experience integrating configuration management with logistics support analysis and sustainment activities. • Lead Auditor training. Required Security Clearance Level: NV1 Location: Edinburgh Weekly Hours: 40 Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at TAOps@amentum.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. 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Responsibilities

The Configuration Manager/Engineer will support Defence capability programs by applying configuration management principles and practices. This role involves establishing, maintaining, and auditing configuration baselines to ensure compliance with Defence standards.