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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.

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Configuration Management in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
50

on Career App

Employers
35

hiring for it

Median pay
$165,000

from 44 roles

Disclose pay
88%

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.

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.

Employers hiring for Configuration Management

35 in total, most open roles first.

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