What is a senior configuration management specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior configuration management specialist

1. Explore senior configuration management specialist education requirements

   Most common senior configuration management specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.7 %

   Associate

   18.7 %

   Master's

   14.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior configuration management specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOD	13.89%
   Configuration Audits	12.60%
   Configuration Management Plan	7.92%
   SharePoint	7.40%
   Software Development	6.62%

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3. Complete relevant senior configuration management specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior configuration management specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior configuration management specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior configuration management specialist resumes.

4. Research senior configuration management specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the SharePoint database and system accounts by performing system-wide backups via SharePoint, data recovery.
   • Accomplish verification processes to accurately assign part numbers for BOM entries, reviews and approvals for propose design modifications.
   • Installed/Configure Jenkins server for automation and continuous integration.
   • Conduct professional development to new engineers on configuration programs and ISO guidelines.

5. Get senior configuration management specialist experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a senior configuration management specialist. The most common roles before becoming a senior configuration management specialist include configuration manager, configuration management specialist team lead and configuration management analyst.

6. Apply for senior configuration management specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior configuration management specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams