ServiceNow Software Designer at Leidos
Chantilly, VA
$107,900–$195,050from the description
Jul 24, 2026
Chantilly, VA
Jul 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A full-stack ServiceNow role focused on deploying, administering, developing, and integrating the ServiceNow platform on RHEL and Windows within a government program. Day-to-day work spans building integrations with enterprise tools via REST/SOAP APIs, supporting security compliance under RMF/DISA STIGs, contributing to automation scripts, and troubleshooting complex system issues. Suits an experienced ServiceNow practitioner holding an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Senior level · 10+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · TS/SCI 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.
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Why we read it this way (10)
The job title is 'ServiceNow Software Designer' but the role spans development, integration, administration, automation, and security hardening — a genuine mix of software development (15-1252) and systems/network administration (15-1244). 15-1252 was chosen because the primary deliverables are building and integrating ServiceNow features, writing automation scripts, and developing integrations via APIs and IntegrationHub.
Location is not explicitly stated in the posting beyond 'the location(s) posted.' Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is headquartered in the Washington DC metro area; the CBSA has been inferred accordingly and should be verified.
The 10-year experience requirement is stated as a combination of work history and education (e.g., Bachelor's + 6 years), so no single degree is hard-required — degree requirement is set to None.
DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance is listed as a hard requirement in the Basic Requirements section; this typically corresponds to certifications such as CompTIA Security+ CE.
DISA STIG/SCAP and RMF (A&A) are explicitly required in the job duties and security hardening section, treated as hard gates given the firm language used.
Cisco NSO is mentioned in the duties narrative as an integration target rather than a candidate gate, and Juniper appears only under Desired Qualifications — both are marked preferred.
The scripting languages JavaScript, Java, Perl are listed under Desired Qualifications and are marked preferred; Python and PowerShell appear in the required duties section and are marked required.
The pay range ($107,900–$195,050/year) is described as a general guideline, not a guarantee.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): DoD 8140 IAT Level 2.
Requires a TS/SCI 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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