Senior ServiceNow Security Administrator

Information Consulting Services

Information Consulting Services

Herndon, VA

Posted 1 day ago


Location: Remote (Occasional onsite required)

  • Subject to change based on business needs Start: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire) Work Authorization: US Citizen ONLY (No Dual Citizenship)

Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior ServiceNow Security Administrator with strong expertise in ServiceNow platform administration and SAP BTP Identity Authentication Service (IAS). This individual will play a critical role supporting secure, multi-instance ServiceNow environments while owning identity and access management (IAM) integrations across enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-security environments, strong knowledge of RBAC, SSO, and identity federation, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities ServiceNow Administration

  • Administer and maintain ServiceNow instances (cloud and on-prem)
  • Manage Update Sets, migrations, clones, and environment synchronization
  • Oversee user, group, and role administration aligned with security policies
  • Support secure API onboarding (user setup, roles, credential management)
  • Monitor platform performance, stability, and compliance
  • Maintain CMDB data integrity (as applicable)
  • Provide Level 2/3 support for platform and access-related issues
  • Document configurations, processes, and administrative procedures
  • Partner with developers and architects to resolve complex issues
  • Support audits, governance, and compliance initiatives Identity & Access Management (Primary Focus)
  • Own integration between ServiceNow and SAP BTP IAS/IPS
  • Design and maintain user provisioning & deprovisioning workflows
  • Administer full user lifecycle management (onboarding → offboarding)
  • Implement and enforce RBAC and least-privilege access models
  • Configure SSO and identity federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
  • Lead access reviews, certifications, and audit support activities
  • Identify and remediate access risks and security vulnerabilities
  • Maintain security documentation, policies, and compliance evidence
  • Support IAM-related incident response and remediation efforts
  • Act as SME for ServiceNow security and identity integrations Required Qualifications ServiceNow
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (Required)
  • 3–7+ years of ServiceNow administration (multi-instance environments)
  • Experience with self-hosted and cloud ServiceNow instances
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Update Sets & configuration migration
  • User/group/role security administration
  • Platform governance and ITIL processes
  • Experience with integrations, MID servers, and secure connectivity Identity & Security
  • Hands-on experience with SAP BTP IAS and IPS
  • 3+ years in IAM, including:
  • Identity federation & SSO
  • Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • RBAC & least privilege principles
  • User lifecycle management
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD)
  • Experience working in high-security / regulated environments
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, IL-level environments) Preferred Qualifications
  • ITIL Foundation Certification
  • Security+ or equivalent certification
  • SAP BTP Certification
  • ServiceNow advanced certifications (Security Operations, etc.)
  • Experience with CMDB administration Work Experience
  • 3–7+ years as a ServiceNow Administrator
  • 3+ years working with BTP IAS/IPS or similar IAM platforms
  • Experience in secure enterprise or federal environments
  • Proven success supporting:
  • Multi-instance environments
  • IAM integrations
  • Security audits and compliance initiatives

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Additional Details
  • Travel: Minimal (0–10%)

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