ServiceNow Test Engineer (Secret/Top Secret)

ICF; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a ServiceNow Test Engineer to support enterprise ServiceNow delivery for a federal program. The role emphasizes testing enhancements, workflows, and integrations in a secure environment with automated and manual testing plus UAT coordination.

Remote work is allowed with US Eastern time zone support; preference for DC metro. Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance and 3+ years in ServiceNow testing and Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• 3+ years in software testing, QA, or test engineering.
• 3+ years testing ServiceNow applications or comparable platforms.
• 3+ years in Agile delivery environments with user stories and sprints.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing for ServiceNow solutions.
• Design, maintain, and run automated test suites using ATF.
• Perform manual testing of workflows, forms, role behavior, reporting, and configurations.
• Validate enhancements, bug fixes, and release changes across environments.
• Track defects, support triage, and verify fixes through resolution using Jira or similar tools.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to confirm acceptance criteria.
• Support testing of workflow updates, access controls, reporting changes, data updates, and integrations.
• Document test plans, cases, results, and lessons learned in Confluence.
• Support release readiness, test evidence collection, and UAT coordination.
• Verify configurations and updates align with security and compliance expectations.

Skills

ServiceNow testing

Automated testing

Manual testing

Agile delivery

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

ServiceNow ATF

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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. ICF is seeking a ServiceNow Test Engineer to support enterprise ServiceNow delivery efforts with primary focus on a federal program. This role is responsible for helping ensure platform enhancements, workflow updates, and custom applications are thoroughly tested, defect‑free, and ready for release in a secure federal environment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with ServiceNow testing activities, including automated and manual test execution, defect tracking, and user acceptance support. You will work closely with business analysts, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to validate requirements, verify functionality, and confirm that ServiceNow solutions perform as expected across workflows, integrations, and downstream dependencies.

Job Location

Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours. Preference to candidates who live in the Washington DC metro area.

• If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for ServiceNow solutions


• Design, maintain, and run automated test suites using the ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF)


• Perform manual testing of workflows, forms, role behavior, reporting, and platform configurations


• Validate enhancements, bug fixes, and release changes across development, test, and production environments


• Track defects, support triage, and verify fixes through resolution using ServiceNow Agile Development, Jira or similar tools


• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to confirm acceptance criteria and expected outcomes


• Support testing of workflow updates, access controls, reporting changes, data-related updates, and integrations


• Document test plans, test cases, results, and lessons learned in Confluence or similar documentation tools


• Support release readiness, test evidence collection, and UAT coordination


• Verify configurations and updates align with security and compliance expectations

What You Must Have

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance as required by federal contract


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineer, Information Technology or a related field


• 3+ years of experience in software testing, QA, or test engineering


• 3+ years of experience testing ServiceNow applications or comparable enterprise workflow platforms


• 3+ years of experience working in Agile delivery environments with user stories and sprint ceremonies

What We Would Like You To Have

• Hands‑on experience with the ServiceNow testing activities, including Automated Test Framework (ATF) or comparable automated testing tools


• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing


• Experience using ServiceNow Agile Development or Jira for defect tracking and Confluence for documentation


• Ability to write clear test cases, test steps, and defect reports with strong attention to detail


• Working knowledge of federal delivery security and compliance‑sensitive delivery environments


• Experience supporting ServiceNow enhancements, releases, or workflow changes in a federal environment


• Familiarity with FedRAMP, security validation, or compliance‑focused testing practices


• Experience validating workflow dependencies, data updates, and role‑based access behavior


• Exposure to release management, smoke testing, and test evidence collection


• Familiarity with Agile ceremonies and collaboration with analysts and developers

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills


• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and highly communicative


• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities


• Comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with a delivery team

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to see that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is:

$67,355.00 - $114,503.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)