ServiceNow Engineer Security Clearance

Position: ServiceNow Engineer with Security Clearance
Job #: 3032351 Apex Systems is currently hiring a Service Now Engineer with one of our DoD/ Government clients. This will be a “6 months contract to hire” opportunity. You’ll work 2-3 days onsite each week in Tampa, FL providing mission critical services.

Location:

Tampa, FL
Onsite expectation: 2-3 days on site per week at Mac Dill AFB
Clearance Level: Secret with Top Secret Eligibility
Contract Rate: $100 - $120 per hour Conversion Rate: $200,000 - $260,000 Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
• Platform Architecture and Design:
Develop and maintain the overall architecture of the Service Now platform, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.
• System Maintenance and Upgrades:
Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.
• Workflow Development:
Design and implement workflows, business rules, client scripts, and UI policies to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Integrations:
Lead the design and implementation of integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, LDAP, SSO, and other protocols.
• ITOM and ITAM Implementation:
Configure and support ITOM and ITAM modules, including discovery, service mapping, asset management, and event management.
• SPM/PPM Expertise:
Configure and maintain Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) modules, including Demand, Project, Portfolio, and Resource Management, with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Database Management:
Manage MariaDB installation, optimization, indexing, and coding to support platform performance.
• Security and Compliance:
Configure and maintain system ACLs, certificates, and security protocols, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitoring and

Risk Management:

Monitor system stability, conduct risk assessments, and implement measures to prevent service degradation or interruptions.
• Reporting and Analytics:
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports to provide visibility into portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Documentation and Governance:
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and governance standards for the platform. The Software Engineer Sr Principal/Systems Architect must have:
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Education:

Bachelor’s degree with focus in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Certifications:

Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (i.e., CompTIA Security + CE certification)
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Experience:

5+ years of related experience in Service Now software development and system architecture.
• Technical skills: ◦ Proven work experience with the Service Now platform in a software development and systems architecture environment. ◦ Proficiency in JavaScript, Glide API, and Service Now software development tools. ◦ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks. ◦ Strong understanding of system security, ACLs, and certificate management. ◦ Proven experience with on-premises Service Now deployments and server administration (Windows/Linux).

◦ Expertise in ITOM, ITAM, and SPM modules. ◦ Strong knowledge of integration protocols (REST, SOAP, LDAP, SSO).

◦ Experience with database management (MariaDB preferred).
• Required security clearance level:
Must have a current/active Secret clearance and Top Secret eligibility is preferred.
• US citizenship required due to the Secret clearance requirement

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Trevor Jones at Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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