ServiceNow System Architect

Transform technology into opportunity as a ServiceNow System Architect at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As a ServiceNow System Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and optimization of our ServiceNow platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering scalable and upgrade-safe solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align the platform with business objectives while ensuring system stability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Architecture and Design: Develop and maintain the overall architecture of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.

• System Maintenance and Upgrades: Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.

• Workflow Development: Design and implement workflows, business rules, client scripts, and UI policies to automate processes and improve efficiency.

• Integrations: Lead the design and implementation of integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, LDAP, SSO, and other protocols.

• ITOM and ITAM Implementation: Configure and support ITOM and ITAM modules, including discovery, service mapping, asset management, and event management.

• SPM/PPM Expertise: Configure and maintain Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) modules, including Demand, Project, Portfolio, and Resource Management, with a focus on Agile methodologies.

• Database Management: Manage MariaDB installation, optimization, indexing, and coding to support platform performance.

• Security and Compliance: Configure and maintain system ACLs, certificates, and security protocols, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

• Monitoring and Risk Management: Monitor system stability, conduct risk assessments, and implement measures to prevent service degradation or interruptions.

• Reporting and Analytics: Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports to provide visibility into portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Documentation and Governance: Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and governance standards for the platform.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Sr Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with focus in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Certifications: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Experience: 10+ years of related experience

• Technical skills:

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, Glide API, and ServiceNow development tools.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks.

  • Strong understanding of system security, ACLs, and certificate management.

  • Proven experience with on-premises ServiceNow deployments and server administration (Windows/Linux).

  • Expertise in ITOM, ITAM, and SPM modules.

  • Strong knowledge of integration protocols (REST, SOAP, LDAP, SSO).

  • Experience with database management (MariaDB preferred).

• Security clearance level: Secret clearance required but TS/SCI eligibility preferred

• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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