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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$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving effective device lifecycle management across regions. Lead procurement, deployment, and recovery processes while ensuring alignment with global strategies and delivering hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $273K *

Lead the charge in building robust identity and access management systems across multi-cloud environments. Own authentication and authorization layers for API platforms, ensuring secure, developer-fri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead financial governance and ensure billing integrity across equipment operations. Drive performance on key KPIs, enhance data reliability, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize process...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate project management for containerized data centers, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational goals. Lead bids, schedules, and execution while managing risks and collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Architect robust IT infrastructure solutions to support a high-volume manufacturing site. Lead incident management, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance while maintaining system stability and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $230K *

Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join the charge in optimizing enterprise systems by managing complex infrastructures, supporting project teams, and driving innovation in healthcare technology. Collaborate effectively to ensure seaml...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by developing and maintaining clear technical documentation for complex IT systems. Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and compliance while enhancing usability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $87K *

Elevate security operations by providing advanced support, enhancing program efficiency, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and improve personnel security p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's enhancing secure communications for U.S. diplomatic posts. You'll engineer cryptographic systems, support a global network, and provide critical Tier II and III support, ensuring mi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the maintenance and facilities management efforts for a state-of-the-art manufacturing site. Oversee equipment installation, utility system validation, and develop preventive maintenance programs...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial governance and billing integrity across equipment operations, ensuring precise cost allocation and enhancing data reliability while driving performance against...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Support financial governance by leading billing integrity initiatives and improving data reliability. Drive Equipment Support KPIs, manage cross-functional partnerships, and ensure compliance while fo...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform financial governance and billing accuracy by leading the Equipment Support team, optimizing processes, ensuring data reliability, and driving performance against key operational KPIs to enha...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage financial governance and billing accuracy across equipment operations. Drive data reliability and enhance performance by collaborating with teams to meet Equipment Support KPIs, ensuring projec...

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4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate executive communications by designing impactful presentations and visuals that convey complex business narratives clearly for high-stakes stakeholder engagements. Utilize advanced design skill...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Create high-impact visual presentations for executives and investors, transforming complex narratives into compelling slides. Leverage advanced design skills and storytelling techniques to clearly con...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $168K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a culture of innovation across teams. Drive automation and operational excellence in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of cloud-native infrastructure. Oversee DevOps initiatives, ensuring high-performance workflows and automation practices while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $99K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of database management by ensuring security, performance, and modernization of enterprise database services in hybrid environments, collaborating with various team...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize the ManageEngine ITSM environment, driving automation and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate across teams to improve ITIL processes and ensure platform stability, security, an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading strategic customer deployments. Drive measurable success through hands-on leadership, while establishing a scalable deployment system that fosters...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in managing complex civil, structural, and architectural scopes on large-scale projects, ensuring quality and schedule integrity while fostering team development and cross-discipline c...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, ensuring security and compliance across all managed systems. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational integrity an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.