As a ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the ServiceNow Discovery and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) functionalities.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand their discovery and CMDB requirements and translate them into ServiceNow configurations.
- Configure and manage the ServiceNow Discovery tool to identify and collect configuration items (CIs) across the IT infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain the ServiceNow CMDB, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information about CIs.
- Define and enforce data governance policies and processes for the CMDB to ensure data integrity and quality.
- Develop and maintain discovery patterns and probes to capture relevant information from diverse IT resources.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve data synchronization and reconciliation issues within the CMDB.
- Customize ServiceNow using JavaScript, Angular, and other web technologies to enhance the discovery and CMDB capabilities.
- Integrate ServiceNow with external systems through REST API, SOAP API, and other integration methods.
- Monitor the discovery and CMDB processes to identify and rectify any performance or data quality issues.
- Provide guidance and training to users on discovery and CMDB processes and best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest ServiceNow features and enhancements related to discovery and CMDB, recommending and implementing improvements to optimize the process.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB Specialist, working on discovery and CMDB projects and configuring the ServiceNow platform.
- Strong knowledge of discovery methodologies, protocols, and best practices.
- Familiarity with data modeling and database management concepts.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, Angular, and web technologies for customization and enhancement purposes.
- Experience with integrating ServiceNow with external systems using REST API, SOAP API, and other methods.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discovery and CMDB-related issues.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with clients and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills:
- ServiceNow certifications such as Certified Implementation Specialist or Certified Application Developer.
- Experience with other ServiceNow modules such as GRC, HAM, SAM, APM, and SPM.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and their usage in ServiceNow.
- Experience with ITOM, SCCM, JAMF, or other related tools and technologies.