Software Asset Configuration Manager (hybrid)

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SACM (Software Asset Configuration Manager)

Duration: 6 months

SC Cleared

Location: Barrow based with 2 days onsite

Via Umbrella

Oversees the entire Service Asset and Configuration Management (SACM) lifecycle of all Assets and Configuration Items (CIs) within a Configuration Management Database (CMDB); follows the prescribed lifecycle process and procedures to ensure the registration, maintenance and control of the CMDB and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the data within.

Your role -

* Ensure that CMDB Content is up to date, working directly with Data Owners

* Assist with audits of CMDB data whenever necessary. Perform internal audits for the managed area

* Ensure the data integrity and accuracy of information within the CMDB for the managed area

* Review accuracy and completeness of asset data

* Raise data quality issues with Data Owners and Service Providers

* Conduct regular data quality audits for managed area

* Report and escalate exceptions in the Change Process for the managed area to the Change Managers

* Provider the data for the CMDB audits and verifies the results for the managed area and coordinates the resolution with data mangers

* Assist in in access management in regard to managed area of CMDB.

* Audit CMDB data as defined in IT Asset Management Service Description Document

* Ensure the integrity and accuracy of information within the CMDB for all the account assets,

* Define and deploy standards throughout the delivery environment to ensure repeatable, measurable, consistent processes for Asset Management

* Cross-check the information in the CMDB against defined standards and escalate where standards are not being met to data owners,

* Identify the Data Manager and Data Owner for new CI's,

* Identify new data managers and trains them on the tool, processes, and standards

* Provide training upon request to CMDB users

Your profile -

* Ability of managing virtual teams to deliver updates to the CMDB

* Ability to develop training material, schedule and facilitate training sessions for internal and external resources, mentoring skills.

* Computer systems knowledge, integration and architecture concepts

* Experience in various analytical/reporting techniques supported by understanding of statistics and quality management concepts.

* Good Management and communication skills, hosting and facilitating of internal and external SACM/CMDB meetings

* Problem solving skills

* Understanding of cross systems interrelations in context of the global business process

* Understanding of Service Management Framework

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.