ServiceNow Architect - Technical Lead

CENTENNIAL INC
Vienna, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Application Integration Architecture Computing Platforms Configuration Management Databases Code Review Software Design Patterns Scrum Methodology Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Systems Integration Software Technical Review
+7 more
ServiceNow IT Service Management Generative AI Information Technology Enterprise Integration Software Coding Network Server Servicenow

Job description

Centennial Technologies is seeking a highly experienced ServiceNow Architect to lead the design, architecture, and enterprise implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing ServiceNow solutions across federal environments. This role will serve as the technical authority and strategic advisor, driving platform architecture, governance, and innovation across modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM/HAM, and GRC/IRM. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise architecture, platform governance, and multi-module ServiceNow implementations, and will lead cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Requirements:

  • Define and lead the end-to-end ServiceNow platform architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy, security requirements, and federal compliance standards.
  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the ServiceNow ecosystem
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for all ServiceNow implementations and integrations
  • Architect and oversee development of custom applications, workflows, integrations, and automation solutions
  • Lead design across core modules including ITSM, ITOM (Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management), ITAM/HAM, and GRC/IRM.
  • Design scalable CMDB architecture, including data models, service mapping strategies, and lifecycle governance
  • Define and implement enterprise integration architecture using REST, SOAP, MID Servers, IntegrationHub, and external systems
  • Establish and enforce platform governance, coding standards, and best practices
  • Lead code reviews, technical design reviews, and platform health assessments
  • Optimize platform performance, scalability, and maintainability across environments
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and audit requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, RMF)
  • Drive adoption of Flow Designer, IntegrationHub, orchestration, and AI-driven automation capabilities
  • Identify opportunities for process automation, predictive analytics, and AIOps integration
  • Guide implementation of ServiceNow AI/GenAI capabilities where applicable
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, administrators, and engineers
  • Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and enterprise architects to translate requirements into scalable solutions
  • Lead architecture review boards and design authority sessions
  • Support Agile delivery through sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical oversight

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in ServiceNow architecture roles
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale ServiceNow implementations across multiple modules.

Deep expertise in:

  • ServiceNow platform architecture and design
  • CMDB, Discovery, and Service Mapping
  • ITSM, ITOM, ITAM/HAM, GRC/IRM
  • Integration architecture (REST, SOAP, MID Server, APIs)
  • JavaScript, Glide API, Flow Designer, UI Builder
  • Strong understanding of federal security frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP)
  • Demonstrated ability to design highly scalable, secure, and resilient systems
  • Must have the ability to obtain public trust clearance.
  • ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Or ServiceNow Certified Master Architect (CMA)

Benefits & conditions

Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Commuter assistance, * Medical and Vision Insurance - Centennial covers 80% of employee and family premium costs, making high-quality healthcare affordable for you and your loved ones.

  • Dental Insurance - 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Fully employer-paid, providing financial security and peace of mind.
  • Life Insurance - Company-paid coverage to support you and your family.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.
  • Paid Time Off & Federal Holidays - A generous paid time off program and 11 paid federal holidays that support balance, flexibility, and time to recharge.
  • Metro Reimbursement - Transportation benefits to help offset commuting costs and make getting to work easier and more affordable.

Centennial offers a highly competitive benefits package that protects your family, rewards your future, and supports your work-life balance.

Work Environment and Culture

  • Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture.
  • Direct access to leadership and decision-makers.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact federal modernization programs.
  • Recognition programs for outstanding performance and innovation.

Technology and Innovation

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies (AI, cloud, data, automation, cybersecurity).
  • Opportunities to contribute to proprietary platforms and innovation labs.
  • Modern tools and environments that support productivity and creativity.

Why Employees Love Working at Centennial

  • Small business agility with enterprise-level impact.
  • Your ideas are heard and implemented.
  • You see the real-world impact of your work in government programs that matter.
  • Strong values: professionalism, focus, integrity, trust, innovativeness, and excellence.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on indeed.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

3:46 min

Navigating a career in cloud transformation consulting

Piet Van Dongen · LIVE

2:37 min

Tracing the evolution from early AI to generative AI

Mike Mike · WWC 2025

3:39 min

Addressing code review surrender and process exploitation

Laura Tacho Laura Tacho · WWC Europe 2026

56 sec

Integrating automated approval workflows into the portal

Markus Eisele Markus Eisele · WWC 2025

2:14 min

Introduction to generative AI and content warnings

Cheuk Ho · WWC 2023

56 sec

The hidden costs of delayed peer code reviews

Tim Gilboy Tim Gilboy

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all