Senior System Configuration Analyst

Blue Cross NC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Configuration Management professional to maintain the CMDB within ServiceNow and ITOM modules, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with ITIL processes. You will lead upgrades, drive data integrity, and collaborate with IT teams and business owners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in the field, with a Bachelor's or advanced degree, and experience with AWS cloud and Kubernetes/OpenShift. Hybrid work model with remote flexibility in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in a ServiceNow CMDB environment.
• Understanding of service mapping concepts and business service relationships.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and container technologies (Kubernetes or OpenShift).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Configuration Management System (CMS), including the ServiceNow CMDB and ITOM modules (Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management).
• Lead CMDB upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management to maintain platform stability and data integrity.
• Serve as the liaison between IT service teams, ServiceNow platform teams, and business owners to align configuration data with processes.
• Translate CMDB/ITOM concepts into business language for stakeholders.
• Define, govern, and enforce ITIL configuration management processes for an accurate CMDB.

Skills

ServiceNow CMDB

Service mapping concepts

AWS cloud

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

5+ years of related experience

7+ years in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Description

Support the delivery of IT services by ensuring the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is maintained keeping it current and accurate. Configuration Management processes fall under the ITIL Framework Model and report into the ITIL Service Operation organization within Blue Cross. Configuration Managers are responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Configuration Items, their associated attributes, as well as their relationship to all other Configuration Items in the CMDB.

Job Description

Support the delivery of IT services by ensuring the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is maintained keeping it current and accurate. Configuration Management processes fall under the ITIL Framework Model and report into the ITIL Service Operation organization within Blue Cross. Configuration Managers are responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Configuration Items, their associated attributes, as well as their relationship to all other Configuration Items in the CMDB.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage the Configuration Management System (CMS), including the ServiceNow CMDB and ITOM modules (Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management).
• Lead CMDB upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management to maintain platform stability and data integrity.
• Serve as the key liaison between IT service teams, ServiceNow platform teams, and business owners to align configuration data with business processes and service definitions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ServiceNow module owners to ensure configuration data supports desired business outcomes.
• Translate complex CMDB and ITOM concepts into clear, business‑focused language for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Define, govern, and enforce ITIL Configuration Management processes to ensure an accurate, trusted CMDB.
• Design and maintain CMDB architecture, including discovery patterns, data models, CI relationships, service mapping, and access controls.
• Integrate patching and vulnerability data (e.g., cloud patching, Tenable) across cloud, infrastructure, and containerized environments.
• Evolve CMDB and discovery capabilities to support modern platforms such as AWS, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Monitor and validate CMDB accuracy, discovery results, performance and capacity; drive remediation of inconsistencies.
• Ensure all authorized Change, Release, Discovery, and Cloud activities are accurately reflected in the CMDB.
• Provide reporting, audits and continuous improvement recommendations while operating effectively in a matrixed, shared‑ownership environment.

What You Bring

• Experience working in a ServiceNow CMDB environment
• Understanding of service mapping concepts and business service relationships
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and knowledge of container technologies (Kubernetes or OpenShift)
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in related field
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM frameworks certifications
• ServiceNow and/or ITIL certifications

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community
• Work‑life balance, flexibility and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution
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Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in‑person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected and future focused. In a Hybrid‑Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in‑office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$107,901.00 - $172,642.00

Skills

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