at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Role: ServiceNow Configuration Management Architect
Location: 333 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL - onsite 3 days per week
Duration: 6+ Months
Anchor days: Monday - Wednesday
Min pay: $90/hr
Project Overview:
Architect and implement or re-architect the existing defined configuration management tool to fully integrate with SNOW CMDB and introduce automation. Develop standards for Playbooks or Cookbooks.
Contractor's Role
The Configuration Management Architect interacts with IT project management, developers, enterprise architects, production support, and other team members and vendors. Develop standard automated reporting to identify health of agents and any potential drift.
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for application deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
Utilize the selected tool for centralized management, logging, role-based access control, and workflow automation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and architect automation solutions that align with company goals.
Train and mentor team members on best practices related to configuration management and automation.
Monitor automation processes, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
Document all automation workflows, including playbook or cookbook creation and maintenance procedures.
Continuously evaluate the latest modules, plugins, and features to leverage in automation solutions.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any issues in the infrastructure related to automation.
Promote a culture of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within the organization.
Qualifications (must haves)
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and networking
Proficient in YAML, Jinja2, Python, Ruby, and Shell scripting
8+yrs expeirence in Software Engineering & Systems Archicture
Experience in legacy and current technology platforms (Unix, AIX, Windows, Mainframe, Linux)
Experience architecting the solution from ground up as well as re-architecting an existing tool
Nice to have (optional)
Ideal candidate has a mix of technical and business skills, and a passion for problem solving.
Have working experience with IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
Has worked with integrating a configuration management tool into SNOW.
Experience with ADO and working in an agile project methodology.
About Us
Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams.
We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.
SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
EEOC: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
