ServiceNow Software Designer/Developer

NewGen Technologies, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. ServiceNow Software Designer to lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of the ServiceNow suite across Linux and Windows environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, Agile/Scrum practices, and secure design under RMF/A&A requirements. You will drive collaboration with project managers and technical leads, mentor junior engineers, and ensure reliable, auditable service delivery with robust documentation and user handoff

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI CI poly clearance and 8570 compliance.
• 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work history.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance required.
• Experience with ServiceNow development, deployment, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and integration of ServiceNow on RHEL and Windows.
• Lead Agile/Scrum SDLC project coordination and delivery.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Technical Leads on progress and risks.
• Direct integration with Cisco NSO, GOTS, and enterprise tools.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide user handoff training.
• Monitor performance and availability; respond to issues.
• Support RMF authorization and A&A; ensure security compliance.
• Mentor team in testing, validation, and verification; automate deployment with Ansible, Python, Terraform, PowerShell.
• Manage RCA and continuous improvement.
• Lead SDLC processes and ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.

Skills

ServiceNow expertise

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

DoD/IAT knowledge

Tools

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

MariaDB

Java

Job description

Our Partner has an opening for a Sr. ServiceNow Software Designer to support a key program in their National Security business segment. The NMS IT Software Designer will provide expert knowledge of network management systems, operating systems, commercial software, government software, and full integration of toolsets and servers. This position requires office presence 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide team members in the deployment, administration, development, and integration of the ServiceNow suite of tools on RHEL and Windows operating systems, while facilitating collaboration with database developers on MariaDB requirements
• Lead the team in utilizing Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies to coordinate, track, and deliver projects efficiently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring clear communication of team progress, risks, and technical challenges
• Direct integration efforts with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator, GOTS, and other enterprise tools, assigning integration tasks and ensuring successful outcomes
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation by the team, ensuring accuracy and completeness for operations users and providing user handoff training as needed
• Monitor the teams efforts to maintain IT system and application performance/availability while responding proactively to emerging issues
• Lead the team in hardening and securing systems, supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization and accreditation (A&A) efforts, and ensuring all engineered solutions are compliant
• Guide the automation and orchestration of ServiceNow deployment activities using modern tools and methods (Ansible, Python, Terraform, PowerShell), and mentor the team in best practices for testing, validation, and verification
• Manage the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of complex system and service issues, overseeing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving continuous improvement
• Direct system performance analysis and tuning activities, ensuring solutions are efficiently configured and optimized by the team
• Lead engineering projects and technical processes through the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring the team meets deliverables, achieves positive outcomes, and stays within scope and budget
• Oversee the delivery of well-developed and engineered solutions as deployable packages, ensuring Operations teams can transition solutions to production environments with minimal manual intervention and high success rates
• Perform additional duties as assigned and needed in a dynamic environment to support evolving business and technical requirements

Requirements

• TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance and 8570 compliance
• 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, masters and 4 years, bachelors and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently with both local and geographically diverse team members, using effective time management skills to meet deliverable timelines
• At least 1 year of relevant ServiceNow experience that can be a combination of work history, education, and training
• Experience working within concept, design, engineering, production, and sustainment phases of ServiceNow system development lifecycle
• Experience with at least one of (Agile, Scrum, SDLC)
• Able to work with minimal supervision to perform complex technical tasks and work with others effectively
• Able to process and analyze information and trouble calls submitted by a customer (e.g., system administrator, developer, security specialist), make determinations, and provide and implement solutions
• Communication skills for working effectively with clients and team members
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking and critical thinking skills
• Skilled in working within a team environment within a professional office setting
• Thrive within a highly dynamic and changing environment while adapting and managing shifting customer priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Service Now or other ITSM platforms
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Skills

• Certification: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
• Cross platform and integration experience. Windows, Linux, Android, Juniper, and Cisco
• Experience developing and scripting within ServiceNow using languages such as JavaScript, as well as integrating ServiceNow with external systems using Java, Python, Perl, or PowerShell
• Experience with databases including MariaDB

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ