ServiceNow Platform Architect

The Leidos Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) is seeking a ServiceNow Platform Architect; this position will allow for full-time telework from any U.S.-based location.

This ServiceNow Platform Architect position will set the technical direction and architecture standards for our enterprise ServiceNow platform as we expand its capabilities with EmployeeWorks, NowAssist, AI Control Tower, HRSD, and L1 Support Agent.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain overall ServiceNow platform architecture and technical standards.
• Define integration patterns, data models, and technical governance standards.
• Provide architectural review and guidance on complex builds and integrations.
• Own governance standards and guardrails for the Citizen Developer program.
• Lead resolution of highly complex technical problems requiring original or innovative approaches.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to developers and other technical staff.
• Serve as subject matter expert and represent the platform in architecture/governance reviews.
• Communicate technical strategy and risk to technical and executive leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Deep hands-on ServiceNow development and architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience setting technical standards and leading other technical staff.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior/executive leadership.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or Certified Master Architect (CMA)
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
• One or more ServiceNow CIS certifications (e.g., CIS-ITSM, CIS-IRM)

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