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Job Details
Role : Configuration Analyst
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, United States
ONSITE 3 days a week HYBRID
Job Description
Description
Client currently seeking a Configuration Analyst with strong knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and Discovery. Must have the ability to manage and control the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and ensure the accuracy of configuration data and proper reporting. Will also work with a diverse team to develop and maintain applications such as ServiceNow HAM, SAM, ITSM, ITAM, and ITOM as well as creating custom applications. This role is fast paced and will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects on the highly visible ServiceNow Platform team.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the skills and experience necessary to:
Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage and control the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to ensure the accuracy of configuration data and proper reporting and status accounting
- Work with stakeholders and CI data owners to ensure the quality of the CMDB data is maintained and all CI s are up-to-date
- Continuous improvements for the automation and maintenance of non-discoverable data attributes including integration of other asset management systems as required
- Conduct data quality analysis, provide recommendations to address data quality issues, and manage the implementation of approved recommendations
- Manage Configuration Item review attestations to ensure accuracy and completeness of undiscoverable configuration items maintained within the CMDB
- Consult with groups outside of the ServiceNow development team that would like to use or integrate with ServiceNow CMDB
- Assisting in developing standard IT configuration management methodology
- Supports the Configuration manager in the development of CMDB policy, processes and knowledge base
- Works with the Configuration management team, to improve CI data integrity regarding classes, naming conventions, attributes, data sources, and relationships
- Working with Cross-functional teams with multiple product owners
- Assists Configuration management in conducting configuration audits and reconciliation
- Maintains CIs to ensure CMDB accuracy and completeness
- Drives visibility on unauthorized CI changes or alterations to environment
- Works with other ITSM processes to understand new requirements and identify how Configuration management can support
- Support and administer the tool for configuration and asset management, ServiceNow Discovery, and additional applications or modules as assigned
- Perform SDLC activities required to enhance the ServiceNow platform
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of IT Configuration and Asset Management processes
- Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB
- 4 years experience with the ServiceNow CMDB and how it supports other ITSM processes (e.g.: Incident, Problem, Change, and Asset Management)
- Works well in a team environment and is comfortable with an extremely fast pace, switching priorities, and multitasking
- Proficient in literary skills for professional emails and documentation
- Expert analysis, trouble shooting, technical and non-technical communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of ServiceNow Discovery and Service Mapping tools
- Solution Oriented mind set & be able to provide recommendations for the current and future platform
- Familiar with the processes that consume CMDB data e.g. Incident, Problem, SDLC, Asset, and Change
- Excellent analytical, and problem solving skills on maintaining CMDB data integrity
- Able to generate reports for KPIs
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration, customer service, and communication skills to work in a team environment.
- Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- ITIL Foundation v3 or v4 certification
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
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