
HCL Technologies
Technical Lead
RoleEngineering
LevelLead
LocationSouth Africa
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted1 month ago
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Job Summary
The CMDB and 3PP Configuration Engineer is responsible for managing the configuration of IT services and third-party products within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This role ensures accurate, secure, and compliant configuration data across internal systems and external integrations. The engineer plays a critical role in maintaining service integrity, supporting audits, and enabling efficient change and incident management.
Key Responsibilities
- RESPONSABILITIES CMDB Management • Maintain and update configuration items (CIs) in the CMDB, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
- Define and enforce CI relationships, attributes, and lifecycle states.
- Collaborate with service owners and infrastructure teams to validate and reconcile configuration data. Third-Party Product (3PP) Configuration • Manage configuration and integration of third-party software and services across environments.
- Ensure third-party configurations align with internal standards and security policies.
- Track and document dependencies, licenses, and support agreements for 3PPs. Compliance & Governance • Ensure configuration practices comply with ITIL, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other relevant standards.
- Support internal and external audits by providing validated configuration data and documentation.
- Monitor configuration drift and implement corrective actions. Tooling & Automation • Use tools like Service Now CMDB, BMC Remedy, or similar platforms for configuration management.
- Automate configuration discovery and updates using scripts or integration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs).
- Integrate CMDB with asset management, change management, and monitoring systems. Collaboration & Support • Work closely with IT operations, DevOps, security, and vendor management teams.
- Provide support for incident and problem management by supplying accurate configuration data.
- Participate in change advisory boards (CABs) and risk assessments. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • 4+ years of experience in configuration management, infrastructure engineering, or IT operations.
- Strong experience with CMDB platforms (e.g., Service Now, BMC Remedy).
- Familiarity with third-party software lifecycle and vendor management.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in managing configuration data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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