Senior ServiceNow Administrator
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Job Summary
Senior ServiceNow Administrator - NV1
Multiple positions available across: VIC ACT WA and QLD
Exciting opportunity to join our ServiceNow Team in the Intelligence space
Due to the nature of the role you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV1 security clearance and willing to undergo an OSA
The Role
We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Subject Matter Expert to take ownership of our platforms technical health and strategic direction. This is a senior role within the ServiceNow team and will play a key part in our companys intelligence deliverables. While this is an administration role at its core it requires a high level of engineering capability and a focus on long-term scalability rather than quick fixes.
You will serve as one of the senior SMEs supporting the platform for an Intelligence agency acting as the primary escalation point for complex issues and the guardian of our instances architecture. You will play a key role in minimising technical debt enforcing best practices and mentoring junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Governance: Oversee the configuration and customization strategy. You will ensure that all changes adhere to ServiceNow best practices prioritizing Out of the Box functionality to ensure upgradeability.
Advanced Configuration & Scripting: Handle complex requirements that go beyond standard configuration. This includes writing efficient Server-side scripts (Script Includes Business Rules) managing complex ACLs and overseeing API integrations (REST/SOAP).
Solution Design: Partner with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical specifications. You will be responsible for solutioning designs that are robust secure and scalable.
Upgrade Management: Lead the end-to-end upgrade cycle. This includes reviewing release notes managing skipped records resolving conflicts and overseeing the testing framework.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and code reviews for Junior Administrators fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality within the team.
CMDB & Health: Maintain the integrity of the CMDB and monitor overall platform health (HealthScan/Instance Scan) proactively addressing performance bottlenecks.
Skills & Experience
Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience administering and developing on the ServiceNow platform in an enterprise environment.
Certifications: Certified System Administrator (CSA) is mandatory. Additional certifications such as Certified Application Developer (CAD) or Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in ITSM/CSM/HRSD are highly advantageous.
Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in JavaScript Glide API Flow Designer and Service Portal configuration. You should be comfortable debugging complex workflows and integration errors.
Integration Skills: Proven experience managing integrations with third-party systems (e.g. Active Directory Azure DevOps Monitoring tools) using Integration Hub or custom APIs.
Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and Agile development methodologies.
Stakeholder Management: The confidence to push back constructively when requirements pose a risk to platform stability offering alternative solutions that meet business needs.
What We Offer
Influence: A genuine opportunity to shape the roadmap and architecture of the platform.
Tooling: Access to a mature instance with significant investment in advanced modules.
Balance: A flexible hybrid working model that values output over hours in the office.
Competitive Package: Salary commensurate with an SME-level role including training allowances for maintaining certifications.
Next Steps
To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Diary Management
- GAAP
- Accounting
- ocacle
- Payroll admin
- Performance Management
- Human Resources
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
- Writing Skills
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
