ServiceNow Architect (AI + CSDM + Automation) at GovCIO
Arlington, VA
$220,000–$240,000from the description
Jul 24, 2026
Arlington, VA
Jul 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior ServiceNow platform role focused on designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions spanning ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, CMDB, and automation. The position involves architecting CSDM-based service models, deploying AI and virtual agent capabilities, and integrating ServiceNow with cloud and enterprise systems. It suits a deeply experienced ServiceNow architect with a background in CMDB governance, workflow automation, and JavaScript development who holds an active Secret clearance.
Senior level · 12+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $158,337 (middle half $126,441–$180,105). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The title 'ServiceNow Architect' carries no explicit seniority level word, so the title states no level; however, the 8–12+ years of ServiceNow experience and 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience firmly support a Senior classification.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's with 12+ years … (or commensurate experience)', meaning equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a degree — the degree requirement is set to None accordingly.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role is primarily designing and implementing a ServiceNow platform (software development/configuration), which maps to Software Developers (15-1252); however, the heavy enterprise architecture, CMDB governance, and ITIL process alignment also have strong Computer Systems Analyst (15-1211) characteristics.
The posting also requires DEA suitability in addition to an active Secret clearance; this additional suitability requirement cannot be represented in the clearance field but is noted here for hiring managers.
The role is described as 'hybrid/remote' but is based in Arlington, VA — it is not fully remote, so remote is set to false.
ITAM and SPM are mentioned as ServiceNow capability areas in the responsibilities but are not listed as discrete required skills; they are subsumed under the broader ServiceNow platform architecture requirement.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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