Senior Configuration Management Technical Specialist

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Technical Specialist to manage the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) within their dynamic ITOM team. This full-time role involves governance of the CMDB, process improvements, and collaboration with CI owners to ensure quality and efficiency in data management. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in IT infrastructure, data analysis, and Configuration Management processes, with a passion for advancing technology best practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Configuration Management experience preferred.
• Understanding of Service Management processes.
• Familiarity with Agile and SCRUM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Govern and maintain the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
• Support CMDB audits to ensure data completeness and quality.
• Resolve configuration item duplicates within the CMDB.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Computer Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow CMDB

ITOM

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The Configuration Management Technical Specialist will be a part of a highly motivated, team-oriented Configuration Management team with the key role of enabling the day-to-day activities for the Enterprise Configuration Management process. Objectives include governing/maintaining the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), aid in delivering a Configuration Management process, establishing relationships with Configuration Item (CI) owners/delegates to enforce the process and operating the ITOM discovery tool.

What Will You Do

• Support leadership in the implementation of the CMDB and continual process improvement.
• Ensure the Configuration Management process is understood and adhered to
• Reconcile the CMDB data when exceptions are noted between CMDB, discovery information, and other authoritative production data repositories.
• Resolve CI duplicates within the CMDB and develop reports for management on KPIs to improve the process effectiveness, efficiency, and data accuracy, perform CMDB audits to ensure data completeness and quality, enable process adherence through reporting and dashboards.
• Operate ITOM discovery which may includes but not limited to:
• Maintain Schedule scans
• Review IRE rules
• Troubleshoot Discovery issues
• Creation/maintenance of discovery patterns/pattern extensions
• Liaise with other domains on credential maintenance
• Create and maintain Service Mapping
• Work with Discovery administrator to enable Discovery services or implement scripts required to process data feeds to update the CMDB, establish and support controls and procedures to review, assess, prioritize, & track compliance to requirements incorporated into tool and process designs.
  
  

What Will You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in basic server, network administration and other infrastructure domains
• Configuration Management experience
• Experience in data analysis and management utilizing advanced Excel techniques
• Ability to interact effectively with geographically and culturally diverse teams
• Understanding of Service Management processes
• Solid understanding of reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a natural ability to solve complex issues. High attention to detail and strong ability to learn new technologies.
• Passion for the possibilities of technology and for staying abreast of advances in technology and industry best practices
  
  

Nice-to-have:

• 5-7 years with Configuration Management experience
• Working knowledge of CSDM
• Experience with ServiceNow CMDB and ITOM
• ITIL v4 Foundations Certified
• Collaborate with Data Owners, and Process Stakeholders to gather and analyze needs, translating these needs into requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile, and SCRUM methodologies
• Experience in a large IT organization with excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and documentation skills
• Create and maintain Service Mappings
• Creation/maintenance of discovery patterns/pattern extensions
  
  

The base salary for this position is between $50,400- $83,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life servesthe financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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