job summary: Our client is seeking a Configuration Management Database Administrator to join their Space Ground Systems Engineering team. location: Scottsdale, Arizona job type: Contract to Perm salary: $68 - 72 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: The Configuration Management Database Architect and Administrator owns the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Configuration Management Database. This includes manual collection, validation, and loading of asset and configuration item data into the ServiceNow CMDB. This role ensures data accuracy and completeness in environments where automated discovery may be limited due to security constraints. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement CMDB data model including configuration item (CI) classes, attributes, and relationships Establish data governance policies, quality metrics, and reconciliation rules for CMDB integrity Collect asset information from infrastructure teams, asset inventories, and documentation sources across both enclaves Manually create and update configuration items (CIs) in ServiceNow including servers, network devices, applications, and databases Validate asset data accuracy by cross-referencing multiple sources and conducting verification sessions with technical SMEs Build and maintain service maps, and dependency views for critical business services Develop integration strategies for external asset repositories and third-party data sources Support change management, incident management, and problem management processes with accurate CI data Train users on CMDB navigation, CI relationships, and data maintenance procedures Create and maintain documentation for data collection procedures, field definitions, and data validation standards Generate CMDB health reports, completeness, and accuracy metrics reports for stakeholders and leadership Required Qualifications: ServiceNow CMDB certification (CIS-CMDB or CIS-SAM) strongly preferred 3+ years hands-on CMDB design and administration experience Strong understanding of IT asset management and configuration management principles Experience with data modeling, entity-relationship design, and data quality management Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, security, and application teams Experience with ITIL configuration management processes and asset lifecycle management Active security clearance or ability to re-qualify immediately qualifications: EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.