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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$115K - $140K *

Oversee large-scale industrial automation projects from concept to commissioning. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while mentoring future...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to project success by applying business systems knowledge, assisting project managers with scheduling, communication, and team coordination, while fostering collaboration among diverse stak...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions to transform intelligence workflows, driving modernization initiatives and strategic adoption within a dynamic team focused on national security and operational excellen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and execute projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality. Leverage your project management skills in a technical environment while fostering collaboration and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower the Owner’s Advisor team by managing operations for a high-profile military training campus project, ensuring efficient support functions, risk management, and successful delivery of modern fa...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's advancing Cross Domain Solutions by performing data analysis, writing security documentation, and supporting system accreditation. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance mul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $282K *

Transform your career by leading a Cyber Operations Team to enhance cybersecurity measures in a secure operations center, safeguarding critical information systems against evolving cyber threats...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $114K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets while leading teams in various environments, including austere locations. Bring your...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $172K *

Engage in independent systems engineering to support government programs through expert technical guidance, lifecycle management, and compliance validation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure mis...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to lead financial management and reporting for multiple programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive program success and operat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $128K *

Contribute to the compliance initiatives while managing regulatory reviews, ensuring adherence to multiple securities laws, and supporting audits for investment advisers and broker-dealers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative architectural solutions while managing projects across aviation, transportation, and civic sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and quality in design and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing high-visibility power projects for data centers, overseeing planning, execution, and client relations while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver sustainable ene...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Manage project planning and execution for data center power systems, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Lead multi-disciplinary teams through project lifecycles, ensuring complia...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure by leading high-impact data center projects. You'll manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while guiding multi-disciplinary...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing high-visibility power projects for data centers. Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Drive project success by managing data center power systems from planning to delivery. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets and schedules while navigati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Lead project planning and execution for data center power systems, managing scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and serving as the primary client contact for missio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing high-visibility data center power projects, overseeing planning, execution, and client relationships. Drive multi-disciplinary teams through project lifecycles, ensuring ti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $140K *

Transform project delivery in power systems by leading multi-disciplinary teams on data center and mission-critical projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to construction while managing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $239K *

Partner with us to architect robust system requirements, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and translate complex needs into actionable software solutions within an agile environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of insurance product configurations, leading a team to enhance business processes and drive project success across multiple departments while fostering continuou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading the Tenable stack for a global network, ensuring robust vulnerability management and security across an Intelligence Community enterprise. Collaborate with a skilled team t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $111K *

Join a mission-driven team to engineer and secure endpoint solutions in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to protect enterprise systems while collaborating with vendors and customers to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $152K *

Lead the charge in coordinating cloud security remediation and governance initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and compliance within the banking sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.