Senior ServiceNow Developer & SME (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits for dependents

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a ServiceNow Developer (Subject Matter Expert) to design, develop, and maintain ServiceNow solutions supporting mission-critical infrastructure. You will serve as the technical authority on the ServiceNow platform, driving automation, workflow development, and platform enhancements for mission operations.

The role supports a program providing data center/HPC infrastructure for AI processing, with opportunities to mentor others and lead platform upgrades.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
• Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• ServiceNow CSA certification.
• Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in one or more ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Glide API, and ServiceNow scripting.
• Experience with ServiceNow integrations, workflow design, and platform architecture.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain applications and modules on the ServiceNow platform (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, CSM, custom applications).
• Serve as the technical SME for ServiceNow architecture, scripting, workflow design, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, MID Server, and IntegrationHub.
• Translate business and mission requirements into scalable ServiceNow solutions and workflows.
• Lead platform upgrades, patching, and release management, including testing and validation.
• Develop custom scripts (Business Rules, Client Scripts, Script Includes) and UI components (UI Policies, UI Actions, Flow Designer).
• Ensure ServiceNow implementations comply with applicable security policies and accreditation requirements (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53).
• Mentor junior developers and administrators on ServiceNow best practices.
• Partner with program stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and configuration guides.

Skills

JavaScript

Glide API

ServiceNow scripting

REST/SOAP integrations

Workflow design

Platform architecture

Communication

Education

BS/BA in CS/Engineering

MS/MA in CS/Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

ServiceNow CSA certification

ServiceNow CIS certification

ServiceNow CAD certification

Job description

Peraton is seeking a ServiceNow Developer (Subject Matter Expert) to design, develop, and maintain ServiceNow solutions supporting mission-critical infrastructure. You will serve as the technical authority on the ServiceNow platform, driving automation, workflow development, and platform enhancements for mission operations.

The role supports a program providing data center/HPC infrastructure for AI processing, with opportunities to mentor others and lead platform upgrades.