LightFeather

WOSB/SDVOSB digital services and software development

Senior ServiceNow CMDB Engineer

Enterprise ApplicationsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$180k - $200k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Active Secret or higher clearance.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing and configuring on the ServiceNow platform.
Experience implementing or maturing a Configuration Management Database (CMDB), including Discovery and data reconciliation.
Strong server-side and client-side JavaScript scripting ability, including Glide APIs, Business Rules, and Script Includes.
Experience building Service Catalog items, workflows, and integrations.
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification.
Experience working on project teams that use Agile/Scrum.
Ability to communicate and listen effectively with business and technical colleagues, regardless of title, with good self-awareness.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy ServiceNow configurations, custom applications, and automated workflows.
Implement the CMDB, including configuration item class and data model design aligned to the Common Service Data Model (CSDM), Discovery configuration, and identification and reconciliation rules.
Establish and maintain CMDB health, data quality, and governance practices.
Build advanced Service Catalog items, including catalog client scripts, UI policies, and Flow Designer automations.
Support ongoing improvement and optimization of core IT Service Management (ITSM) modules: Incident, Problem, Change, Request, and Knowledge Management.
Design and implement integrations with third-party systems using REST/SOAP web services and IntegrationHub.
Participate in client calls and technical design discussions, translating business requirements into clear, actionable solutions.
Execute unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure high-quality deployments.
Maintain update sets, release documentation, and technical design records.
Identify risks, dependencies, and design gaps early in the development lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications

ServiceNow CIS certification, especially CIS-Discovery, CIS-ITSM, or CIS-Service Mapping.
Prior experience in federal or defense contracting environments, particularly in classified, air-gapped, or otherwise isolated networks.
Familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and STIGs.
Experience with release coordination, version control, and automated testing strategies, including the ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF).

LightFeather is seeking a ServiceNow Developer to support a growing federal program. This position offers the opportunity to design, build, and optimize ServiceNow solutions across the CMDB, ITSM, Service Catalog, and custom applications, and to work directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong, well-rounded ServiceNow developer who is passionate about the platform and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.

Major responsibilities include designing, configuring, developing, and implementing baseline and custom applications and enhancements in ServiceNow, including the CMDB, and helping maintain stability of the overall platform by ensuring the appropriate design and development standards are always used.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. 20036
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $180,000–$200,000 annually, based on experience level.
Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements. Top Secret clearance is required. Candidates holding an active Secret clearance are encouraged to apply, and LightFeather sponsors an upgrade to Top Secret for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy ServiceNow configurations, custom applications, and automated workflows
Implement the CMDB, including CI class and data model design aligned to the Common Service Data Model (CSDM), Discovery configuration, and identification and reconciliation rules
Establish and maintain CMDB health, data quality, and governance practices
Build advanced Service Catalog items, including catalog client scripts, UI policies, and Flow Designer automations
Support ongoing improvements and optimization of core ITSM modules (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge Management)
Design and implement integrations with third-party systems using REST/SOAP web services and IntegrationHub
Participate in client calls and technical design discussions, translating business requirements into clear, actionable solutions
Execute unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure high-quality, zero-defect deployments
Maintain update sets, release documentation, and technical design records
Identify risks, dependencies, and design gaps early in the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

Active Secret or higher clearance
5+ years of hands-on experience developing and configuring on the ServiceNow platform
Experience implementing or maturing a CMDB, including Discovery and data reconciliation
Strong scripting ability (server-side and client-side JavaScript, Glide APIs, Business Rules, Script Includes)
Experience building Service Catalog items, workflows, and integrations
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
Experience working on project teams that leverage Agile/Scrum
Demonstrable ability to communicate and listen well with business and technical people, regardless of title, with good self-awareness
.

Preferred Qualifications

ServiceNow CIS certification, especially CIS-Discovery, CIS-ITSM, or CIS-Service Mapping
Prior experience in federal or defense contracting environments, particularly in classified, air-gapped, or otherwise isolated networks
Familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, STIGs)
Experience with release coordination, version control, and automated testing strategies, including the ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF)

Why Join LightFeather?
At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

LightFeather

WOSB/SDVOSB digital services and software development

LightFeather delivers software and data-visualization products to the federal government, helping organizations modernize processes and automate workflows. Its approach combines software design with sleek visualizations and modern technologies, and it iterates on processes and products to continually boost efficiency and value. The company differentiates itself as a Woman Owned Small Business and SDVOSB that pursues practical, value-driven solutions and rapid iteration rather than following trends. Its goal is to empower people to get things done and improve government operations through clearer insights and transformed processes.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2018

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