Remote Configuration Management Specialist Jobs
Remote configuration management specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed defense contractors, and enterprise software teams building out configuration and change control functions. Employers hiring remotely right now include ServiceNow, Stp, and Humana, with consistent demand across government contracting, aerospace, and information technology sectors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Enterprise Service and Configuration Management Analyst.
The Enterprise Services Management (ESM) team is a cross-functional team responsible for tracking KPI/SLA performance, reporting status, and providing trend analysis for all incidents, changes, problems, and requests assigned to the Peraton support team.
The ESM team also maintains configuration data for all customer applications and devices deployed to on-premises and cloud environments in a Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
The ESM team participates in all Priority 1 and select Priority 2 incident bridge calls and supports the development and submission of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation for review and approval by the customer.
The team also hosts the Daily Operations Review Meeting (DORM) with customer operational support teams, reporting on Priority 1 incident outage activity and any other significant incidents or changes impacting services.
What you will do:
- Identify, document, and manage configuration items (CIs) needed to deliver IT services, including their relationships and dependencies:
- Identify, control, record, report, audit, and verify CI attributes such as versions, baselines, and relationships.
- Maintain CI integrity across the service lifecycle in coordination with change management.
- Establish and maintain an accurate, complete CMDB.
- Keep configuration information current on historical, planned, and active CIs and services.
- Diagnose and drive issues from identification through resolution, including gap analysis and action planning.
- Analyze operational data to produce accurate reports, highlighting trends, anomalies, and insights for decision‑making.
- Coordinate, develop, and publish responses to customer data calls for configuration and operational data.
- Communicate responses clearly and professionally to customer and contractor teams.
- Support tracking and reporting for incidents, requests, problems, and changes.
- Collaborate with Peraton, customer support teams, and application teams to ensure timely resolution of incidents and problems.
- Monitor aging incidents, requests, change tasks, and problems, engaging teams to ensure timely updates and closure.
- Coordinate and support development of RCAs for customer submission, review, and approval.
- Host and support the Daily Operations Review Meeting (DORM).
- Mnipulate, clean, and analyze large datasets in MS Excel; including proficiency with vLOOKUP, MATCH, IF statements, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years with BS/BA or 9 years with HS Diploma/equivalent.
- Experience with ITIL and key ESM concepts including incident, change and problem management, process improvement, configuration management, and change control board support.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; including the ability to speak clearly and concisely, convey complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as the ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams to gather data and responses to customer data requests
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ITIL V3 or later certification desired.
- Able to apply a structured methodology around enterprise services management operations activities.
- Able to host and support high-level, operational support meetings with multiple teams and stakeholders.
Details
Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote configuration management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Windchill, Jira, Subversion, or ClearCase
- Knowledge of configuration management standards including EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, or ITIL
- Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting change control boards and managing configuration item baselines
- Certifications such as CMPIC or ITIL Foundation preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Remote Configuration Management Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote configuration management specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by function, find the ones that match your experience level and CM standards background, and apply directly before competitive postings fill.
Prove your async coordination skills upfront
Remote configuration management specialists coordinate change control boards and baseline reviews entirely through written communication. Include concrete examples in your resume of how you managed multi-stakeholder change requests, tracked action items, and kept distributed teams aligned without real-time meetings.
Show your CM tool proficiency in writing
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your resume and cover letter need to name the specific tools you have used, such as Jira, Confluence, Git, or ClearQuest, alongside the processes you enforced. Vague claims about experience carry less weight than named tools with described outcomes.
Prepare for asynchronous technical screens
Many remote configuration management specialist interviews include a written or take-home assessment asking you to draft a change request, review a configuration plan, or identify baseline discrepancies. Practice producing clean, audit-ready documentation under time constraints so the format feels natural before you are assessed.
Remote Configuration Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote configuration management specialist job?
Remote configuration management specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent judgment and clear written communication without in-person oversight. Employers screen for hands-on experience with configuration control tools, familiarity with CM standards, and the ability to coordinate across distributed teams asynchronously. Documenting your work in version control systems, writing audit-ready change logs, and showing you can manage baselines without daily check-ins gives you a real edge over candidates with similar technical skills.
Which companies hire remote configuration management specialists?
Companies hiring remote configuration management specialists right now include ServiceNow, Stp, and Humana, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role are most common at defense contractors with distributed program teams, government IT services firms, and remote-first enterprise software companies managing complex product configurations across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote configuration management specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Candidates with no direct experience can build a case through coursework in ITIL or CMMI, hands-on practice managing version control repositories, and documentation samples that show systematic thinking. Remote-first companies with structured onboarding processes and smaller defense subcontractors are more open to entry-level remote hires than large prime contractors.
Do you need a degree for remote configuration management specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated ability to enforce configuration baselines, manage change control boards, and produce clean audit trails than about a specific degree. Relevant certifications, a portfolio of configuration management plans or change requests you have authored, and direct experience with CM tools can substitute for a four-year degree at companies prioritizing practical results over credentials.
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