Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Technical Architect to lead the design, architecture, governance, and implementation of enterprise-wide ServiceNow solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across multiple ServiceNow products, including HRSD, ITSM, CMDB, CSDM, ITOM, AIOps, SecOps, IRM, BCM, SPM, and Now Assist, with a strong background in platform architecture, integrations, automation, and digital transformation initiatives. The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, development teams, and leadership to define scalable and secure solutions aligned with organizational objectives and ServiceNow best practices.
Role
ServiceNow Technical Architect
Location
Houston TX 77056
Duration
12 months (can extend)
Work Arrangement
100% ON-SITE
Experience
10+ years
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
- Define and govern enterprise-wide ServiceNow architecture and platform strategy.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performing ServiceNow solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Lead architecture workshops and discovery sessions with stakeholders.
- Create technical architecture documents, solution blueprints, and design standards.
- Drive platform standardization, optimization, and technical governance.
Platform Leadership
- Act as the technical authority for all ServiceNow implementations and enhancements.
- Review and approve technical designs developed by developers and consultants.
- Ensure adherence to ServiceNow leading practices, upgrade readiness, and platform sustainability.
- Establish reusable frameworks, coding standards, and governance processes.
Module Expertise
IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Request Management.
- Service Catalog, Knowledge Management, Asset Management.
- Service Level Management and Virtual Agent integrations.
Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD)
- Employee Center and Employee Journey Management.
- HR Case Management and HR Service Automation.
- HR knowledge and lifecycle event implementations.
Configuration Management Database (CMDB) & CSDM
- Design and maintain enterprise CMDB architecture.
- Implement and govern Common Service Data Model (CSDM).
- Improve data quality, reconciliation, normalization, and service mapping strategies.
IT Operations Management (ITOM)
- Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management.
- Cloud Discovery and Infrastructure Visibility.
- Operational Intelligence and Service Health.
AIOps
- Event correlation and alert intelligence.
- Predictive analytics and operational insights.
- Automation of incident detection and remediation.
Security Operations (SecOps)
- Vulnerability Response.
- Security Incident Response.
- Threat Intelligence integrations.
- Security posture improvement initiatives.
Integrated Risk Management (IRM)
- Policy and Compliance Management.
- Risk Management.
- Audit Management.
- Third-Party Risk Management.
ServiceNow Certifications
- Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Preferred
- Certified Master Architect (CMA) Preferred
- Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS)
- ITSM CIS HRSD CIS ITOM CIS SPM CIS IRM CIS Security Operations
Other Certifications
- ITIL v4 Managing Professional / Expert
- TOGAF PMP / SAFe Agilist
- Azure/AWS Architect Certifications
Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- BCM implementation and governance.
- Business impact assessment and continuity planning.
- Disaster recovery process integration.
Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM)
- Demand Management.
- Project and Portfolio Management.
- Agile Development and Resource Management.
- Investment and strategic planning alignment.
Now Assist (GenAI)
- Architect and implement Now Assist capabilities.
- AI-powered virtual assistance and conversational experiences.
- AI-assisted case summarization and resolution intelligence.
- Governance and responsible AI implementation.
Integrations & Automation
- Design integrations using REST, SOAP, Integration Hub, MID Server, and APIs.
- Integrate ServiceNow with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and security tools.
- Build end-to-end workflow automation using Flow Designer and Integration Hub.
- Guide migration from legacy systems to ServiceNow platform.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with business leaders and executives to align ServiceNow capabilities with business goals.
- Present architecture solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide strategic recommendations and roadmap planning.
Delivery & Team Leadership
- Lead technical teams across multiple ServiceNow programs.
- Mentor developers, administrators, and technical consultants.
- Drive Agile delivery practices and DevOps adoption.
- Support major releases, upgrades, and platform transformations.