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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$212K - $259K *

Advance large-scale rail projects by overseeing construction activities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead teams to deliver successful outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by providing Tier 2 engineering support for a mission-critical US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability through proactive mainten...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Empower mission-critical application modernization by enhancing integration services. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable communication between systems, utilizing modern integration patterns and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower the mission by managing and optimizing Windows systems for critical Command and Control operations, ensuring seamless integration and support for advanced technology solutions in a dynamic env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $177K *

Lead the design and implementation of Electrification Systems, managing projects from strategy to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operation...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $225K *

Drive security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, enhancing client trust and audit readiness. Collaborate with teams to mature enterprise risk programs and ensure adherence to industry stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our security governance, risk, and compliance program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage audits, and mature enterprise risk initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $140K *

Lead project delivery for high-visibility data center power projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and serving as the primary client contact to ensu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of energy by designing innovative protection and control systems for large-scale electrical projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance your skills and contribute to the ener...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape innovative solutions as an Intermediate Protection and Control Engineer, collaborating on large-scale electrical energy projects. Join a dynamic team to enhance your skills in a multidisciplinar...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by contributing to innovative electrical energy projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team on substation and renewable energy designs, enhancing your skills in a multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative protection and control systems for large-scale energy projects. Collaborate with experts in a multidisciplinary environment to drive the energy t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team driving the modernization of federal data ecosystems. As an ML Ops Engineer, you'll develop and maintain machine learning pipelines, collaborating with experts to operationalize AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize integration services, ensuring quality outcomes and high performance. Collaborate with teams to support internal and client needs while managing departmental associates and driving c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $150K *

Elevate federal agency operations by automating complex workflows and scaling cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, secure, and optimized environments, driving mission-crit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower security design innovation by leading comprehensive assessments and designs for advanced security systems. Collaborate with teams and clients to create effective solutions and ensure quality t...

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project delivery by coordinating cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication between technical teams and stakeholders to achieve mission-critical objectives...

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

$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading commissioning projects, ensuring excellence in facility systems. Collaborate with teams, manage complex tasks, and deliver innovative solutions throughout the project lifec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $115K *

Shape the future of warehouse automation by leading maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of advanced systems. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration in a fast-paced, high-vol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technical projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare construction by leading quality control efforts on a major ambulatory care project. Drive excellence in compliance, documentation, and client satisfaction while ensuring...

3 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Innovate your career by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managin...

2 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$83K - $114K *

Transform mission-critical HVAC systems by leading maintenance and compliance efforts. Leverage extensive experience to guide technicians and ensure optimal operation of mechanical equipment in high-s...

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  •   5 - 7 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.