diff --git a/roles/telegraf/tasks/configure.yml b/roles/telegraf/tasks/configure.yml
index ef07f23..8da28d5 100644
--- a/roles/telegraf/tasks/configure.yml
+++ b/roles/telegraf/tasks/configure.yml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
     backup: yes
     owner: telegraf
     group: telegraf
-    mode: 0744
+    mode: 0740
   when: telegraf_template_configuration
   # If config changes, restart telegraf and confirm it remained running
   notify: