Skill
Configuration Management
Cloud Computing and DevOps
Configuration management is a systems engineering and IT practice for tracking and controlling changes to software, hardware, or infrastructure so that a system's state remains consistent, documented, and reproducible over time. Practitioners use tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Git-based version control to automate deployments, manage servers, and maintain compliance across environments.
Configuration Management in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 50
- Employers
- 35
- Median pay
- $165,000
- Disclose pay
- 88%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 44 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Configuration Management (50)
IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) T32
Army National Guard Units
Phoenix, AZ · $78,117 – $101,558
A National Guard cybersecurity role focused on network auditing, compliance verification, and incident response to maintain secure operations across military information systems. Suited for experienced IT security professionals with military background or eligibility who can work within DOD security frameworks.
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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Project Coordinator)
Federal Aviation Administration
Fort Worth, TX · $121,519 – $188,392
This role coordinates complex airway system modernization projects across a regional air traffic control group, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment to minimize operational disruption. It suits technical professionals with experience managing large infrastructure programs who can navigate competing priorities between engineering, operations, and customer needs.
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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426
A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.
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NAVAL ARCHITECT (STABILITY)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $102,246 – $158,062
A naval base position overseeing the safe docking and undocking of ships in drydocks, performing stability calculations, and managing qualified personnel. This role suits engineers with expertise in ship operations, structural mechanics, and facility management who can lead complex maritime operations and coordinate with senior Navy leadership.
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC · $143,913 – $197,200
This role leads logistics planning and product support for a U.S. Navy amphibious ship acquisition program, managing lifecycle costs, supply chains, and regulatory compliance from design through deployment. It suits experienced logistics or program managers comfortable with defense acquisition processes and technical shipbuilding oversight.
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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $107,428 – $144,481
This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
HQ USAF and Support Elements
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal IT leadership role advises senior military and intelligence officials on technology strategy, systems development, and program deployment across multiple organizations. It suits experienced IT managers comfortable with complex defense systems, policy analysis, and coordinating across multinational teams.
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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Air Education and Training Command
Keesler AFB, Mississippi · $61,722 – $80,243
This federal position trains enlisted personnel in computer programming fundamentals as part of the Air Force's community college program, requiring both practical coding knowledge and adult instruction experience. The role combines classroom teaching with curriculum development and serves as the subject matter expert for programming course materials.
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General Engineer
Space Development Agency
Contract · Redstone Arsenal, Alabama · $130,987 – $197,200
This is a technical leadership role in the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency, where you will serve as the chief engineering authority at an operations center, advising senior military leadership on complex space systems and directing real-time crisis response for satellite and ground infrastructure. The position suits experienced aerospace or systems engineers with deep expertise in spacecraft operations, cloud architectures, and integration testing who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Naval Supply Systems Command
Pascagoula, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This federal logistics role manages integrated support plans and processes for Navy weapons systems and equipment across their operational lifecycle. It suits someone with deep knowledge of military supply systems, configuration management, and shipboard logistics who can coordinate complex multi-division projects.
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Asked for alongside Configuration Management
Measured from the 50 open roles that name Configuration Management — not from a curated list.
- Linux6 roles12.0%
- Risk Management6 roles12.0%
- Systems Engineering6 roles12.0%
- Microsoft Excel5 roles10.0%
- Python5 roles10.0%
- Rust4 roles8.0%
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM)4 roles8.0%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)3 roles6.0%
What employers state they pay
Median
$165,000
Middle half
$130,000 – $199,000
From 44 of 50 open roles — the 88% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry2%
- Mid20%
- Senior57%
- Lead / Staff / Principal16%
- Management2%
- Executive2%
From 49 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Configuration Management roles are
Among the 40 of 50 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Configuration Management
Employers hiring for Configuration Management
35 in total, most open roles first.
- VVoyager5 roles
- SAShield AI4 roles
- TOTerran Orbital3 roles
- AAccenture2 roles
- AeroVironment2 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.