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Kraken Networks, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Krakn is seeking a Senior ServiceNow Software Development Engineer in Chantilly, VA for a full‑time role focused on hands‑on development and deployment of enterprise‑grade ServiceNow solutions, with emphasis on IRM and SecOps.

You will translate functional requirements into robust code and automated workflows, configure SIR, VR and CC modules, and integrate data from Splunk, Tenable and Qualys using REST/SOAP APIs, MID Servers and Scripted REST APIs, while implementing RMF CAM workflows and

Qualifications

• Hands-on ServiceNow development for enterprise workloads.
• Experience with IRM/SecOps modules in ServiceNow.
• Experience integrating security tools via APIs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Security Suite Implementation: Configure SIR, VR, CC modules.
• Advanced Automation Engineering: Build event-driven automations.
• Data & Tool Integration: Integrate Splunk, Tenable, Qualys via APIs.
• RMF & CAM Engineering: Design automated RMF workflows in CAM.
• Platform Security: Implement granular access controls and data filtration.
• Technical Quality Assurance: Use ATF to validate work across environments.

Skills

ServiceNow development

Automation engineering

REST/SOAP APIs

ATF (Automated Test Framework)

Security operations integration

CMDB / Asset Management understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Splunk

Tenable

Qualys

Flow Designer

Integration Hub

MID Server

Job description

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Senior ServiceNow Software Development Engineer

Senior-level technical position responsible forthe hands‑on development and deployment of enterprise‑grade solutions.

location Chantilly, VA

type Full‑time

clearance TS/SCI

Role Overview

The Senior ServiceNow Software Development Engineer is a senior‑level technical position responsible for the hands‑on development and deployment of enterprise‑grade solutions. This role is focused on engineering all aspects of the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Security Operations (SecOps) suites. Working in alignment with the Solution Architect and Lead Engineer, the engineer will translate functional requirements into robust code and high‑performance automated workflows.

Position Responsibilities

• Security Suite Implementation: Complete the technical configuration and development of ServiceNow Security Incident Response (SIR), Vulnerability Response (VR), and Configuration Compliance (CC) modules.
• Advanced Automation Engineering: Build complex, event‑driven automation using Flow Designer and Integration Hub to optimize security and compliance processes.
• Data & Tool Integration: Engineer production‑ready integrations with external security tools such as Splunk, Tenable, and Qualys by leveraging REST/SOAP APIs, MID Servers, and Scripted REST APIs.
• RMF & CAM Engineering: Execute technical requirements for the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) by designing automated workflows for tasking and control testing within the CAM module.
• Platform Security: Implement granular access controls through ACLs and Data Filtration to protect sensitive TS/SCI‑level information.
• Technical Quality Assurance: Use Automated Test Framework (ATF) to validate development work and ensure solution quality across all environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ technical experience
• Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II); must be obtained within one month of start if not already held
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of CMDB architecture and its relationship to Asset Management
• Experience working on complex ServiceNow projects requiring in-depth evaluation of situations or data
• Experience integrating data from at least one enterprise security source (such as SIEMs like Splunk/Sentinel, or scanners like Tenable/Qualys/CrowdStrike) into the ServiceNow platform

Desired Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator and Certified Application Developer
• Proven experience implementing at least one major security suite, including SecOps (Security Incident Response, Vulnerability Response, or Configuration Compliance) or IRM/GRC (Policy & Compliance, Risk Management, or CAM)
• Technical familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or 800-53 controls
• Experience with Git‑based development, Automated Test Framework (ATF), or Now Assist AI/ML integration
• Knowledge of at least one operating system: Linux, Unix, or Windows
• Strong technical background in Cloud Architecture