How to hire a configuration manager

How to hire a configuration manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step configuration manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a configuration manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new configuration manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your configuration manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a configuration manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a configuration manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a configuration manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of configuration managers.

   Type of Configuration Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Configuration Manager		$37-78
   Project Team Lead	A project team lead sets up the expectations for the team members. Project team leads are in charge of setting the direction for the team members... Show more	$38-65
   Project Leader	A project leader is responsible for supervising the team and managing the distribution of tasks to ensure the project's success with the highest efficiency and accuracy. Duties of a project leader include motivating the team, managing the team's needs and concerns, providing effective strategies to improve the team's performance, creating reports, monitoring the team's progress, and maintaining the coordination between team members... Show more	$33-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Database
   • Version Control
   • Infrastructure
   • Software Configuration Management
   • Software Development
   • Configuration Audits
   • Configuration Management
   • ITIL
   • DOD
   • Jira
   • GIT
   • CMDB
   • Process Improvement
   • Source Code

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage automated Jenkins build jobs to build and deploy java applications.
   • Act as PMO managing software builds and change control for major and minor releases.
   • Manage and perform application builds for a group of 25 software engineers on a heterogeneous Unix network.
   • Manage and support software, hardware, and documentation of configuration items used for information system development and support infrastructure.
   • Used SQL scripting to validate db changes.
   • Assist business analysis in requirements capture and tracking using JIRA.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your configuration manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A configuration manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, configuration managers' average salary in nebraska is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level configuration managers 53% less than senior-level configuration managers.
   • Certifications. A configuration manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a configuration manager's salary.

   Average configuration manager salary

   $112,553yearly

   $54.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level configuration manager salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average configuration manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$152,723	$73
   2	Washington	$132,919	$64
   3	District of Columbia	$117,374	$56
   4	Maryland	$116,767	$56
   5	Illinois	$112,600	$54
   6	Utah	$108,412	$52
   7	Massachusetts	$107,520	$52
   8	New York	$107,514	$52
   9	Texas	$105,249	$51
   10	Virginia	$103,613	$50
   11	Ohio	$96,877	$47
   12	Georgia	$95,137	$46
   13	North Carolina	$94,418	$45
   14	Colorado	$93,280	$45
   15	Iowa	$93,042	$45
   16	South Carolina	$91,153	$44
   17	Mississippi	$87,863	$42
   18	Indiana	$87,152	$42
   19	Alabama	$84,214	$40
   20	Nebraska	$75,936	$37

   Average configuration manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$168,781	$81.14
   2	VMware	$155,035	$74.54
   3	Amazon	$147,385	$70.86	8
   4	DAVACO	$147,343	$70.84
   5	City National Bank	$147,314	$70.82	3
   6	Expedia Group	$143,622	$69.05
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$142,514	$68.52	3
   8	Compass SLS and ILS	$142,410	$68.47
   9	Yahoo	$139,826	$67.22
   10	Nike	$139,299	$66.97	1
   11	Barclays	$139,159	$66.90
   12	Avid	$138,226	$66.45
   13	Molina Healthcare	$136,972	$65.85	533
   14	Ernst & Young	$136,899	$65.82
   15	Leprino Foods	$135,269	$65.03
   16	Magellan Health	$134,757	$64.79	1
   17	Lucid Motors	$134,679	$64.75	1
   18	DoubleVerify	$134,537	$64.68
   19	Floor & Decor	$133,773	$64.31
   20	CityGrid Media	$132,156	$63.54

4. Writing a configuration manager job description

   A job description for a configuration manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a configuration manager job description:

   Configuration manager job description example

   Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), a retirement contribution (pension plan) and more.
   
   Join our team and help shape the present and future of North America's energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan.
   
   This is a position on the IT Cybersecurity Patching and Vulnerability Management team. This position will join a team of experienced Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/SCCM administrators to ensure that servers and workstations receive updates on a frequent basis. This position will also participate in vulnerability assessment and remediation.
   The preferred locations for this position are Houston, TX or Colorado Springs, CO.
   
   Core Responsibilities:
   
   Improve, support, and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)/System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Infrastructure and architecture. Improve and maintain Windows Server and workstations patching process and cycle. Actively verify and apply security patches. Maintain and monitor MECM/SCCM Platform and MECM/SCCM client health on servers and workstations and mitigate identified problems. Verify all endpoints are contained in MECM/SCCM inventory and perform routine audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. Create and deploy application deployment packages through MECM/SCCM. Develop and maintain PowerShell Scripts to automate day to day tasks. Develop and maintain documentation for MECM/SCCM procedures and configuration of systems. Drive vulnerability assessment and remediation. Handle escalation support for workstation and server related issues. Adhere to all IT governance and IT policies. Follow change management procedures.
   
   Position Requirements
   
   Qualifications & Experience:
   
   Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or a related field or equivalent. 3+ years MECM/SCCM administration and MECM/SCCM patch management experience. Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM)/Intune is a plus. Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Experience with SQL based reporting. Knowledge of networking fundamentals. Experience assessing and remediating vulnerabilities. Understanding of vulnerability risk responses. Familiarity with CVE scoring and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Must have the initiative to bring the projects to successful completion with minimal supervision and the ability to handle many diverse tasks simultaneously. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment that operates 24/7/365. Must be able and willing to fulfill responsibilities after regular business hours when necessary. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to prioritize work. Strong team player and the ability to work well with other team members. Experience with Hyper-V, Citrix and Azure is a plus. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
   
   Benefits include:
   
   Competitive Salary Attractive annual bonus Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 401K matching program Generous PTO/vacation package Hybrid work schedules
   
   Salary Range: $72k-$147k. This position may include a discretionary annual incentive plan. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.
   
   Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
   
   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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5. Post your job

   To find configuration managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any configuration managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level configuration managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your configuration manager job on Zippia to find and recruit configuration manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit configuration managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a configuration manager applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new configuration manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the configuration manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new configuration manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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