Software Engineer (ServiceNow) with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Software Engineer specialized in ServiceNow to design, develop, and implement an integrated enterprise IT support model for a government Sponsor in the Chantilly, VA area.

You will modernize talent and human capital systems, enabling learning, training compliance, language development, and performance management, while delivering agile, user-centric ServiceNow solutions that enhance mission readiness and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including demonstrated on-the-job experience developing custom ServiceNow applications.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and documenting web-based applications, systems, or services with interfaces (databases, web services, APIs).
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with web-based databases and developing reporting/analytics capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in Agile development using Jira.
• Demonstrated experience using version control software such as GitHub or Subversion.
• Demonstrated experience managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 IT service management workflows.
• Experience creating IT documentation (SOPs, digital workflows, knowledge base, deployment checklists, architecture diagrams, SSPs).
• Experience implementing solutions in line with federal accessibility standards.
• Experience supporting compliance or performance management applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, test, and document ServiceNow software applications, databases, and cloud services.
• Support the implementation of Sponsor-identified objectives for ServiceNow features and enterprise reference architecture.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and sprint tracking using Jira.
• Conduct comprehensive unit, functional, and UAT testing.
• Ensure application security, accessibility, and RMF-aligned development standards.
• Propose UI/UX improvements, reduce O&M overhead, and modernize web components.
• Manage code, data architectures, storage, and versioning in accordance with Sponsor plans.
• Oversee Tier 1–Tier 3 support workflows and incident resolution.

Skills

ServiceNow

Agile

Jira

GitHub

ITSM

Tools

GitHub

Subversion

Job description

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in ServiceNow to help design, develop, and implement an integrated enterprise IT support model for our government Sponsor. In this role, you will modernize and streamline critical talent and human capital systems—supporting strategic missions across workforce learning, training compliance, foreign language development and retention, job advertisements, selection, and performance management. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver agile, human-centered ServiceNow solutions that drive efficiency, improve user experience, and enhance mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, test, and document ServiceNow software applications, databases, and cloud services in accordance with industry best practices.
• Support the implementation of Sponsor-identified objectives and priorities for ServiceNow features, functions, and enterprise reference architecture.
• Actively contribute to Agile development ceremonies, utilizing Jira for sprint tracking and project delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive unit, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Implement application security, accessibility, and development standards in alignment with system certification, accreditation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Formulate recommendations that provide business value—emphasizing UI/UX enhancement, reduction of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) overhead, and modernization of web-based components.
• Adhere to the Sponsor's document management plan, managing application code, data architectures, storage locations, and versioning requirements.
• Oversee and support Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 service management operations and incident resolution.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with Polygraph (or Sponsor clearance eligibility).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including demonstrated on-the-job experience developing custom ServiceNow applications.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and documenting web-based application, system, or service components and associated interfaces (including databases, web services, and APIs).
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with web-based databases and developing reporting/analytics capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience executing within an Agile software development framework utilizing Jira.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing version control software such as GitHub or Subversion.
• Demonstrated experience managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support workflows using IT service management systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating IT documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), digital workflows, knowledge base articles, deployment checklists, architectural diagrams, and System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Demonstrated experience implementing technical solutions consistent with federal accessibility standards.
• Demonstrated experience supporting compliance or performance management applications.

Desired Experience

We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience working directly with the Sponsor and partner IT organizations.
• Demonstrated experience designing or supporting learning, language development, or workforce compliance applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with cloud infrastructure and platform hosting environments.
• Technical proficiency with front-end and web technologies, including HTML5, CSS, XML, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with copyright standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0 AA).
• Demonstrated experience creating reports and dashboards using Tableau.
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) or Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. $180,000 - $210,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.