SC Cleared Senior Configuration Specialist

We are currently hiring for an SC Cleared Senior Configuration Analyst for an initial 12 months contract assignment. This will involve a hybrid working model of 4 days remote, 1 day on site in Luton. (Duration is very likely to extend). Inside IR35 SC Cleared Senior Configuration Engineer. Current active SC Clearance is essential. Reporting To Lead Configuration and Change Manager The Senior Configuration Engineer provides technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for configuration and change control across defence and aerospace programmes. The role is accountable for defining, implementing, and assuring configuration management arrangements throughout the full life cycle, using TCU as the authoritative configuration and change control tool. The role includes ownership of the Configuration Management Plan (CMP), ensuring alignment with contractual, regulatory, and organisational requirements, and acting as the focal point for configuration governance, audit readiness, and best practice. Key Responsibilities Configuration Management Leadership Define and implement configuration management strategy for programmes in line with organisational policy and defence/aerospace standards. Lead the identification and control of Configuration Items (CIs) for hardware, software, and firmware. Establish, control, and maintain configuration baselines (functional, allocated, product) across the full life cycle. Ensure robust traceability between requirements, design artefacts, ..... full job details .....