Senior Engineer - ServiceNow Platform with Security Clearance

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite)

Salary: Up to $180,000 + 20% Bonus + Stock Options + Full Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Authorization: US Citizen / Green Card preferred; H-1B transfer considered with 12+ months remaining About the Role:

Join a global $1.5B+ technology leader focused on securing and strengthening key internet infrastructure and services worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to lead ServiceNow platform strategy, drive innovation, and deliver impactful solutions in a flexible hybrid work environment. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide platform design and optimization, and help shape the future of ServiceNow solutions across the enterprise. What You'll Do:

Lead end-to-end ServiceNow platform design, strategy, and optimization

Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant ServiceNow solutions

Own the technical roadmap for ITSM, ITAM, SecOps, GRC, and TPRM modules

Guide technical teams on best practices, coding standards, and process governance

Design and build workflows, REST/SOAP API integrations, and custom applications

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the platform for scalability and efficiency

Provide technical mentorship to ServiceNow engineers and stakeholders

Maintain documentation, system compliance, and governance processes

Engage directly with leadership to align platform capabilities with business objectives Required Qualifications:

10+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development and solution design (not just end-user experience)

Direct experience with ITSM, ITAM, SecOps, and GRC modules (TPRM is a plus)

Experience leading technical teams (mentorship, guidance, project leadership - not people management)

Strong scripting skills (JavaScript, Glide) and experience with Service Portal (HTML, CSS, AngularJS, SASS, Bootstrap)

Hands-on experience integrating ServiceNow with external systems (REST/SOAP APIs, Integration Hub, Spokes)

Familiarity with Perl or Python for application integrations

Strong Linux environment experience

Proficiency with ServiceNow best practices for scalability, security, and performance

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior business and IT stakeholders Preferred Skills:

Certifications such as:

ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (ITSM, ITAM, or equivalent)

ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)

ITIL v3/v4 Certification

Certified Technical Architect (CTA)

Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies

Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure) is a plus Location:

Candidates must be local within a 70-mile radius of Reston, VA, or willing to relocate prior to starting.

Candidates should have a personal reason to be in the DC/Northern Virginia area beyond just this role (e.g., family ties, long-term career goals). Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary up to $180K (depending on experience)

20% annual target bonus

$30K+ in stock options (vesting over 4 years)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Flexible hybrid schedule (2x/week in office) Interview Process:

Video interview with Hiring Manager

Video panel interview with team/stakeholders

Permanent