Senior CMDB & 3PP Configuration Engineer

Samaha Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a CMDB and 3PP Configuration Engineer – Level 2 to manage IT services configuration and ensure compliance with standards like ITIL and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in configuration management and strong skills in scripting and automation tools. This role offers opportunities to work across diverse cultures and requires excellent analytical and communication skills while managing configuration data in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in configuration management, infrastructure engineering, or IT operations.
• Strong experience with CMDB platforms like ServiceNow or BMC Remedy.
• Familiarity with third-party software lifecycle and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update configuration items in the CMDB.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL, ISO 27001, SOC 2 standards.
• Automate configuration discovery and updates using scripting.

Skills

Configuration management

ITIL framework

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

4-year Degree in Information Science/IT/Computer Science/Engineering

ITIL Certification Foundation or Expert

CompTIA Server+ or Linux+

Tools

ServiceNow

BMC Remedy

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a CMDB and 3PP Configuration Engineer – Level 2 to manage IT services configuration and ensure compliance with standards like ITIL and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in configuration management and strong skills in scripting and automation tools. This role offers opportunities to work across diverse cultures and requires excellent analytical and communication skills while managing configuration data in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.