GovCIO

ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect

GovCIO$190K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Degree with 12+ years experience in a relevant role.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) required.
  • ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) certification is mandatory.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification such as Sec+ CE or equivalent required.
  • Expertise in ServiceNow architecture, configuration, and platform enhancements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of scalable ServiceNow solutions for the USAF program.
  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) across multiple ServiceNow domains including ITSM and ITOM.
  • Design and oversee integrations using REST APIs and Integration Hub.
  • Conduct compliance governance to align with federal standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into solutions.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and architectural diagrams.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options.
Full Job Description
Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a ServiceNow Certified Technical Architectto lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise scale ServiceNow solutions in support of a USAF program. This position will be located at Langley AFB, Virginiaand will be an onsiteposition.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops network and system architectures and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops network and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines network and system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future network and system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer.

  • Interfaces with the user(s) and all other stakeholders in order to determine their needs.
  • Generates the highest level of requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule.
  • Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components.
  • Designs and develops solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
  • Develops partitioning algorithms (and other processes) to allocate all present and foreseeable requirements into discrete partitions such that a minimum of communications is needed among partitions, and between the user and the system.

The ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprisescale ServiceNow solutions in support of a USAF program. This role provides handson technical leadership across multiple platform areasincluding ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, IRM, SecOps, HRSD, and App Engineensuring scalable, secure, and compliant delivery aligned with federal and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include:

ServiceNow Architecture & Platform Leadership

  • Architect scalable, secure, and compliant ServiceNow solutions across multiple domains and modules.
  • Serve as the technical SME for:
    • IT Service Management (ITSM)
    • IT Operations Management (ITOM)
    • IT Asset Management (ITAM)
    • Security Operations (SecOps)
    • Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM)
    • Integrated Risk Management (IRM)
    • App Engine & Automation Engine
    • CMDB and CSDM
  • Design and oversee integrations using Integration Hub, REST APIs, and custom spokes.
  • Lead platform governance, ensuring alignment with best practices and federal security standards.
  • Guide developers and administrators on technical design, configuration, and implementation.
  • Produce and maintain technical design documentation, architectural diagrams, and configuration standards.

Collaboration & Program Support

  • Work closely with Program Managers, Product Owners, and Stakeholders to support roadmap planning, backlog refinement, and solution delivery.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into architectural blueprints and actionable solutions.

Network Architecture & Engineering

  • Provide SMElevel support on network infrastructure and network hardware.
  • Implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
  • Create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning.
  • Apply strong understanding of network protocols, LAN/WAN technologies, and network security.
  • Diagnose and resolve network issues with strong analytical and problemsolving skills.

Professional Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and directly with customers.
  • Selfstarter who can work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Flexible and dependable, able to adapt to program needs.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and products.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • High School Degree with 12+ yrs experience
  • Clearance Level:Top Secret with SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI)
  • 10+ years of experience including
    • ServiceNow architecture, configuration, workflow development, and platform enhancements.
    • Establishing and executing platform governance.
    • Evaluating operational and strategic demands against platform capabilities and leading practices.
    • Translating technical and business requirements into architectural blueprints.
    • Working directly with business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and map requirements to ServiceNow capabilities.
    • Creating architectural blueprints for federal agencies.
    • Leading ServiceNow version upgrades.
    • Deep understanding of overall ServiceNow platform architecture.
    • Network security, LAN/WAN design, and network infrastructure documentation.
  • Required Certifications:
    • ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
    • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (e.g., Sec+ CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security).
  • Technical Expertise
    • App Engine Studio, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, Predictive Intelligence.
    • Strong knowledge of CMDB and CSDM.
    • Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines integrated with ServiceNow.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with DoD NIPR, SIPR and JWICS Networks.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IASAE II (CASP+CE, CISSP, CSSLP) compliance.
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA).
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD).

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Posted Salary RangeUSD $190,000.00 - USD $215,000.00 /Yr.

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a technology and consulting firm that provides IT solutions to government agencies. The company specializes in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. GovCIO's mission is to help government agencies improve their IT infrastructure and enhance their services to the public. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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