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How much do configuration management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for configuration management in the United States is $95,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is configuration management?

Configuration management is a systematic process for establishing and maintaining consistency of a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life. In IT and software development, it helps track and control changes in software, hardware, documents, and other critical assets. The goal is to ensure that the integrity and traceability of configurations are maintained over time, reducing errors and improving efficiency. This process is essential for organizations to deliver high-quality products and services reliably and repeatably.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a configuration management professional?

To thrive in Configuration Management, you need a solid understanding of configuration control processes, documentation standards, and typically a background in IT, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or ServiceNow, as well as certifications such as ITIL or CMII, is often required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help professionals manage changes and maintain accurate records. These skills are crucial for ensuring system integrity, regulatory compliance, and minimizing risks related to configuration changes.

What are some common challenges faced in a configuration management role, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Configuration Management professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining accurate records of system changes, ensuring version control integrity, and coordinating updates across multiple teams. To effectively address these challenges, it's important to implement robust documentation practices, utilize specialized configuration management tools, and foster clear communication channels between development, operations, and quality assurance teams. Regular audits and reviews also help ensure that configurations remain consistent and compliant with organizational standards.

What is the difference between Configuration Management vs System Administrator?

AspectConfiguration ManagementSystem Administrator
Primary FocusManaging and maintaining system configurations, version control, and automationManaging overall system operations, user accounts, and hardware/software issues
CertificationsITIL, DevOps tools, sometimes Cisco or Microsoft certificationsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, IT departments, automation toolsData centers, network operations centers, enterprise IT teams

Configuration Management and System Administrator roles overlap in managing IT systems but differ in scope. Configuration Management focuses on automating and controlling system configurations, while System Administrators handle day-to-day system operations and troubleshooting.

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Infographic showing various Configuration Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,935 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Configuration Management Analyst

KBR

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

144th of 450 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Configuration Management Analyst

Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defence, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. War Department, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

A Configuration Management Specialist opportunity for the Search, Track Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office. The job entails data management, configuration identification and control, standards and procedures development, release management, configuration status accounting, configuration auditing, and CM training/advocacy. This individual will be responsible for documenting and controlling changes, implementing version control systems, and managing the configuration management database (CMDB). This individual will also manage the Configuration Review Boards for STARE, collaborating with Engineers and Equipment Developers.

This individual will also support the execution of CM activities to include Management and Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Verification and Auditing, and Configuration Status Accounting for product development. The Configuration Manager will support the development and implementation of organization-level CM and DM policy, plans, and

processes.

This individual will support program success through ensuring program documentation accuracy. Qualities sought in a candidate include attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving skills, and team building skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain and manage source code repositories, establish and maintain configuration baselines, and track changes through different builds and releases.

Other roles and responsibilities include:

  • Change Control: Manage and approve changes to system configurations, ensuring that modifications are documented and authorized
  • Configuration Management Database (CMDB): Maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding configurations and their relationships within the CMDB
  • Build and Release Management: Oversee the building, packaging, and release of products, ensuring that they are consistent with established baselines and meet requirements
  • Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configuration status accounting, and generate reports on configuration status and change requests
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to configuration management processes, including automation and tools
  • Collaboration: Work with other members of the development team, including developers, testers, and product managers, to ensure that all aspects of configuration management are addressed. Will establish and work with teams of individuals

Basic Qualifications

  • Must have an active SECRET clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one which requires US Citizenship.
  • A Bachelors' Degree
  • A minimum of 7 years' Configuration Management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Windchill and EDIS desired
  • Experience with Contracts and Acquisition Management, Program and Budget analysis, Technical Editing and Writing, as well as all areas of Configuration and Data Management. Data Rights and Intellectual Property expertise are also desired.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998