Technology Solutions Architect #5374

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate is seeking a Technology Solutions Architect (#5374) to lead design and execution of secure, scalable IT solutions across Senate teams. Qualifications include 8–10 years as a senior software engineer or lead, extensive ServiceNow SecOps/GRC experience, API development, and strong communication; U.S.

citizenship and a Secret clearance are required. This role emphasizes architecture standards, RFPs, and collaboration with cross-agency stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience as a lead software engineer and demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders from across the organization.
• Ability to explain technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High level of self-discipline and ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to organize, manage, and prioritize many tasks.
• High aptitude for continuously learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop proof of concept applications to validate proposed solutions.
• Continuously review and evaluate the effectiveness of solutions and propose changes as needed.
• Contract(or) oversight.
• Assist with the establishment and adoption of technology architecture standards and methodologies.
• Write policies.
• Consult with/lead other Senate teams.
• Write RFPs.
• Review and evaluate responses to RFPs.

Skills

Security Operations proficiency

GRC knowledge

REST/SOAP API integration

JavaScript / GlideScript

UI development (HTML/CSS/AngularJS)

Cloud / IaaS concepts

Agile / Scrum

ITIL awareness

GitLab

Strong communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Technology Solutions Architect #5374. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 111:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Develop proof of concept applications to validate proposed solutions.
• Continuously review and evaluate the effectiveness of solutions and propose changes as needed.
• Contract(or) oversight.
• Assist with the establishment and adoption of technology architecture standards and methodologies.
• Write policies.
• Consult with/lead other Senate teams.
• Write RFPs.
• Review and evaluate responses to RFPs.

Required Work Experience

• 8-10 years’ experience as a lead software engineer and demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders from across the organization.
• Ability to explain technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High level of self-discipline and ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to organize, manage, and prioritize many tasks.
• High aptitude for continuously learning new skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow Security Operations (SecOps) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Eight or more years of experience designing, developing, and supporting core ServiceNow platform components, including CMDB, ITSM, ITAM, ITOM, IRM, and Change Management.
• Agile/Scrum, SDLC, & GitLab: Background in Agile methodologies, software development lifecycle processes, and version control using GitLab.
• Federal Security Standards: Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements.
• IT Service Management Frameworks: Knowledge of ITIL or related frameworks.
• Upgrade Management: Understanding of ServiceNow upgrade planning, methods, and best practices.
• Cybersecurity Operationalization: Experience operationalizing ServiceNow cybersecurity solutions and modules.

Desired Skills

• ServiceNow SecOps Expertise: Advanced proficiency with Security Incident Response, Vulnerability Response, Threat Intelligence, GRC, and Business Continuity Management.
• ITSM/ITAM/ITOM: Strong understanding of IT service, asset, and operations management principles and best practices.
• Integration Engineering: Experience integrating ServiceNow with third‑party security products using REST/SOAP APIs and ServiceNow IntegrationHub.
• Development Tools: Proficiency with Flow Designer, Service Portal, JavaScript, GlideScript, and related ServiceNow development technologies.
• Web Development: Working knowledge of JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, and CSS for ServiceNow UI and portal development.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Solid understanding of cloud computing and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) concepts.
• Performance Optimization: Demonstrated ability to enhance ServiceNow platform performance, scalability, and reliability.
• System & Database Architecture: Experience with system design, integrations, and database architecture.
• API Development: Skilled in API development, SOA, RESTful services, and JSON.
• Project Leadership: Ability to lead Agile technical projects, mentor team members, and manage competing priorities.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Certifications

• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in Security Operations or GRC is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.

Working Conditions

• No exceptional physical demands.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.