ServiceNow Software Designer/Developer

NewGen Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies is seeking a Sr. ServiceNow Software Designer to support a key National Security program.

The role involves overseeing ServiceNow deployment on RHEL/Windows, guiding a team through Agile processes, and coordinating with PMs/Tech Leads to manage risks and deliverables. Qualified candidates have 10+ years combined experience, TS/SCI with poly, DoD 8140 IAT Level 2, and hands-on ServiceNow development, scripting, and integration with tools like MariaDB, Ansible, and Terraform.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance
• 10+ years combined work history and education
• Experience with ServiceNow lifecycle in design/engineering
• Proficient with Agile, Scrum, SDLC methodologies
• Ability to work independently with a distributed team
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment, administration, development, and integration of ServiceNow on RHEL and Windows
• Lead Agile/Scrum/SDLC practices to deliver projects
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Tech Leads on progress and risks
• Direct integration with Cisco NSO, GOTS, and other tools
• Maintain technical documentation and provide user handoff training
• Monitor IT system performance and respond to issues
• Support RMF authorization and A&A activities
• Mentor team in testing, validation, and best practices
• Perform RCA and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure SDLC deliverables stay within scope and budget
• Deliver deployable, production-ready solutions with minimal manual intervention

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI w/poly

ServiceNow experience

Agile/SDLC

Technical troubleshooting

Scripting: Python/PowerShell

MariaDB & DB coordination

Windows & Linux admin

Communication skills

Tools

ServiceNow

MariaDB

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Terraform

Java

RMF/DoD frameworks

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 team’s 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, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s 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