Coordination of ASI's and CMDB Discovery for NATO with security clearance
Job Summary
20% remote
Review and support Verification Audit Control activities against the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and supervise Configuration Control activities in accordance with Agency directives and local procedures
Assist in managing all configuration management activities within the CSU
Propose and agree configuration items (CIs) and establish naming conventions for unique identification
Establish and maintain operational processes for secure configuration classification verification and auditing of configuration records
Develop configure and maintain tools and automation solutions for identifying tracking logging and maintaining accurate configuration information
Produce reports on the status and effectiveness of configuration management activities
Identify configuration management issues and recommend corrective actions to improve compliance and operational efficiency
Update and maintain the CMDB with accurate complete and current information
Conduct manual discovery scans using approved scripts across air-gapped networks and transfer collected data into the relevant CMDB
Coordinate with CSU logistics personnel to obtain physical asset information for CMDB integration
Assess the impact of Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) ensuring business impacts are understood and mitigated
Provide status reports on implemented IT service changes to senior management
Propose maintenance and implementation windows for customer approval prior to ASI commencement
Coordinate with Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) and Enterprise Service Operation Centre (ESOC) to secure approvals for ASI activities
Implement routine changes within live IT service environments
Generate schedules and time estimates for planned IT service changes
Participate in risk cost and benefit analysis of proposed service changes
Document procedures and implemented changes within the ITSM system
Monitor the effectiveness of service improvements and corrective actions
Support the capture analysis diagnosis and reporting of customer complaints and compliments
Contribute to Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives by enhancing local processes and increasing efficiencies within the ASI process
Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required
Plan schedule own work and monitor work of others where applicable - within limited time horizons
Perform other duties as may be required
Requirements Description:
Strong understanding of Configuration Management principles processes and governance within enterprise ICT environments
Experience supporting Verification Audit Control and Configuration
Control activities in accordance with organizational directives and procedures
Knowledge of Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) and configuration item (CI) lifecycle management
Ability to develop and maintain configuration management tools including automation for asset tracking logging and reporting
Experience conducting audits discovery scans and validation activities across complex and air-gapped network environments
Knowledge of secure configuration classification and management of configuration items and associated records
Ability to analyse configuration and service management issues identify risks and recommend corrective actions
Experience implementing routine changes within live IT service environments while minimizing operational impact
Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) Continual Service Improvement (CSI) and change management methodologies
Experience generating schedules time estimates and impact assessments for IT service changes
Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills including engagement with senior management logistics personnel customers and operational centres
Analytical and reporting skills to monitor service improvements corrective actions and customer feedback processes