Configuration Management Specialist Jobs

Configuration Management Specialists help organizations keep complex systems accurate, controlled, and dependable. They define and maintain configuration records, coordinate change and release processes, and ensure teams work from approved, current information. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including Configuration Management Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Configuration Management Specialists Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include maintaining configuration management databases and baselines, documenting hardware and software assets, evaluating change requests, coordinating releases, and supporting audits. Specialists may also develop procedures, track configuration items, investigate discrepancies, and report on compliance and operational risk.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with configuration management processes, change control, asset or service management tools, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, engineering lifecycle practices, or regulatory controls can be valuable, depending on the role. Clear communication, careful recordkeeping, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are essential.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Configuration Management Specialists work across technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other sectors where controlled systems and reliable records matter. Related opportunities may include Configuration Manager, Change Manager, Release Manager, Systems Engineer, and IT Asset Manager. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Configuration Management Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Configuration Management Specialist openings to identify positions that match your experience, preferred industry, and career goals. Review each listing for specific requirements, location, and compensation details.

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$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Senior Protection and Control Engineer, shaping large-scale electrical energy projects. Collaborate in a dynamic team, enhancing your skills in a multidisciplinary en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $235K *

Transform program execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government contracts. Drive performance and communication to achieve successful outcomes i...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by leading BIM best practices and digital project delivery. You'll provide technical expertise, user support, and training while ensuring project scope clarity and quality standards f...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead configuration management and data oversight for DoD programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission success and deliver critical capabilitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage IT policy development and strategic planning to enhance organizational missions. Lead a team of IT professionals, oversee large-scale projects, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standard...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Support a mission-critical application modernization program, ensuring operational continuity and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage invoicing, contract administration, and program do...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to support federal contract administration and program compliance for a mission-critical application modernization initiative, ensuring operational efficiency and timely invoicing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives project success by managing schedules, budgets, and staffing for critical government contracts. Lead administrative efforts and serve as a liaison to clients, ensuring complian...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in project management by coordinating schedules, budgets, and staffing while ensuring compliance with procedures and maintaining client communication for successful delivery of contrac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project management efforts by coordinating schedules, budgets, and staffing while ensuring compliance with government processes and fostering client communication for successful program execu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Grow your expertise by managing commercial and industrial real estate projects, guiding teams through all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate closely with clients to deliver on time and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing patch management through Microsoft SCCM. Collaborate with experts to streamline processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $121K *

Drive seamless transitions in enterprise IT operations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder communications for a major federal initiativ...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $121K *

Advance operational excellence by leading the transition of enterprise systems for a major federal initiative. Ensure seamless integration, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while driving moderni...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $95K *

Analyze complex drawings to create precise 3D models, enhance collaboration across teams, and proactively resolve conflicts before construction, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the project...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT project management practices, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Collaborate with diverse sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration and compliance with technical standards while guiding teams and managing procurement specification...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence by leading IT project management initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across technology projects...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $135K *

Lead project controls initiatives by developing schedules and managing budgets for nuclear projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with EVMS guidelines and optimize resource allocation f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance our contract lifecycle management system, optimizing processes and supporting cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise to drive improvements, ensure compliance, and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in change management delivery for complex initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to develop strategies that enhance readiness, adoption, and business outcomes while coaching practit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in project controls, supporting project managers with scheduling, communication, and organizational tasks. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve project goals an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leveraging business systems, supporting project managers in scheduling, communication, and team coordination, while ensuring effective collaboration with internal and exte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join us to oversee and manage complex construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance while leading diverse teams. Your expertise will drive project success through effective planning, coordinat...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Configuration Management Specialist do?question toggle

    A Configuration Management Specialist maintains accurate records and baselines for systems, software, or equipment. The role often includes coordinating changes and releases, documenting configuration items, supporting audits, and helping teams follow established controls.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Configuration Management Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in configuration or change management, technical documentation, asset tracking, and relevant software tools. Some positions value ITIL knowledge, engineering lifecycle experience, or familiarity with industry-specific regulations.

  • Where do Configuration Management Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in industries that depend on controlled systems and reliable documentation, including technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

  • How can I find Configuration Management Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted professional listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders features jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What roles are related to Configuration Management Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Related titles may include Configuration Manager, Change Manager, Release Manager, Systems Engineer, and IT Asset Manager. Exact responsibilities and titles differ by employer.