ServiceNow Architect (On-site)

ICF International; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF International seeks an experienced ServiceNow Architect to lead design, integration, and delivery of high‑performing IT solutions for our clients. You will provide technical leadership, oversee implementations, and ensure security and compliance across platforms.

Applicants must have 8+ years in ServiceNow, a current Certified System Administrator credential, and an active Secret Clearance. This onsite role in Fort Lee requires US work authorization and proximity to client projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years implementing or architecting ServiceNow solutions.
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• U.S. residency and legal work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of ServiceNow solutions and integrations.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure design is implemented per standards.
• Conduct security/compliance alignment with NIST/RMF and related guidelines.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge across the practice.

Skills

ServiceNow architecture

Security clearance

Client communication

Education

Active Secret Clearance

Tools

ServiceNow

Integration Hub

REST API

Job description

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client's business.

What you'll be doing (Responsibilities/Day to Day):

• Solution Design and Architecture: Provide expert guidance on ServiceNow capabilities, customization options, and best practices. Lead the design of ServiceNow solutions that meet clients' requirements and leverage the ServiceNow platform and integrations effectively. Identify and solve potential challenges.
• Implementation Support: Support the delivery of ServiceNow solutions. Provide technical oversight and ensure the design is accurately implemented. Ensure deliveries follow ICF and ServiceNow standards and processes. Oversee the integration of ServiceNow with other systems and applications to create seamless workflows and automate business processes. Ensure data consistency and integrity across platforms.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and optimizations to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of ServiceNow and integrated solutions. Address performance bottlenecks.
• Quality Assurance: Design quality assurance plans and ensure the technical deliverables meet quality standards and best practices.
• Project Management: Work with project managers to keep projects within scope and timeline. Communicate project status with practice leadership and clients. Support deployment registrations to maintain ServiceNow partner status.
• Security and Compliance: Design the security plan and ensure all solutions follow security best practices and compliance requirements. Work with security teams to implement security measures and maintain a secure environment.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation guidelines. Contribute to the knowledge base and share best practices within the team and the Practice. Lead knowledge sharing sessions across the practice.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest developments in ServiceNow and integrated technologies, tools, and industry trends. Enhance your expertise to provide innovative solutions and approaches.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication, understanding their needs, and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Mentorship and coaching: Foster growth of our ServiceNow talent pool by targeting career pathways, mentoring and coaching individuals, and tailoring growth plans.
• Strategic Relationships: Foster enduring relationships between ICF, ServiceNow, and our clients. Facilitate collaboration and issue resolution.
• Corporate Growth: Contribute to the growth of the business. Lead the development of client roadmaps to identify and foster new opportunities for ICF services and ServiceNow licenses sales. Present proposed solutions to potential clients, explaining the technical details in a clear and understandable manner. Collaborate with the proposal teams and create compelling proposals and oral presentations that outline the technical aspects of the solution.

Job Location

Must be able to work onsite in Fort Lee, Virginia five days a week.

What you must bring:

• 8+ years of experience implementing or architecting ServiceNow solutions
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
• Must hold an active Secret Clearance
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.

What we would like you to have:

• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer
• Highly preferred- CIS Certifications at least two of the following: SPM
• ITSM
• Discovery
• SecOps
• Event Management
• Vulnerability Response
• In-depth understanding of ServiceNow best practices and industry trends
• Understanding of federal government security and compliance rules such as NIST, RMF, eMASS, DoDM 8140, IL4/IL5 concepts
• Understanding of Risk Management concepts and systems including IRM.
• Understanding of platform security including, RBAC, Data Policies, SSO, integration security.
• Experience with Integration Hub, Rest API and custom integration sc