diff --git a/.github/workflows/checks.yml b/.github/workflows/checks.yml
index eceeeaa55..e182e687d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/checks.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/checks.yml
@@ -32,6 +32,19 @@ jobs:
       - name: Run py tests
         run: pipenv run pytest -n4 --maxfail=10
 
+  validate-new-relic-config:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    environment: staging
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - uses: ./.github/actions/setup-project
+      - name: Validate NewRelic config
+        env:
+          NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY: ${{ secrets.NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY }}
+          # Need to set a NEW_RELIC_ENVIRONMENT with monitor_mode: true
+          NEW_RELIC_ENVIRONMENT: staging
+        run: pipenv run newrelic-admin validate-config $NEW_RELIC_CONFIG_FILE
+
   dependency-audits:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps: