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ServiceNow Architect

Insignia Technology Services DBA 9th Way Insignia
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.

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Team (Project) Introduction
The Service Management Platform (SMP) Management Support Services project provides enterprise operational, technical, and governance support for the USPTO ServiceNow environment. The program ensures platform stability, security, and compliance while enabling continuous improvement through Agile delivery of enhancements, integrations, and reporting across ITSM, ITOM, CMDB, security, and asset management capabilities. SMP personnel support bothdaytodayoperations and strategic modernization initiatives in alignment with USPTO policies, ServiceNow best practices, andGovernmentapproved governance processes.

Professional Level Information:

The ServiceNow Architect alignsas an E3position at 9thWay Insignia.The position isa Senior Architect-level role supporting the USPTO Service Management Platform (SMP). This roleis responsible forthe overall technical architecture, design integrity, and long-term sustainability of the ServiceNow platform. The ServiceNow Architectprovidesexpert-level guidance on platform configuration, customization, integrations, and governance, ensuring all solutions are scalable, secure, upgrade-compatible, and aligned with USPTO policies, ServiceNow best practices, and SMP governance standards. The ServiceNow Architect works closely with Product Owners, the Program Manager, Development Leads, Administrators, and Government stakeholders to translate business needs into compliant, high-performing ServiceNow solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical authority for the USPTO ServiceNow Service Management Platform (SMP).
  • Lead architectural design and technical decision-making for new implementations, enhancements, integrations, and complex configurations.
  • Ensure adherence to ServiceNow out-of-the-box principles, safe-scoped development, Flow Designer automation, and upgrade-compatible design patterns.
  • Provide architectural oversight for core ServiceNow modules, workflows, integrations, and data models, including CSDM alignment.
  • Conduct andparticipatein design reviews, peer code reviews, and architecture reviews.
  • Advise Product Owners and Program Manager on technical feasibility, risk, and architectural impacts.
  • Define and enforce platform governance standards, including role-based access control (RBAC) and configuration management.
  • Support ServiceNow integrations using approved frameworks and Government-approved standards.
  • Participate in weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc technical meetings with USPTO stakeholders.
  • Support incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts.
  • Review and contribute to technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and ATO artifacts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplineor 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Five (5) or more years of hands-on ServiceNow platform experience, including architecture and implementation.
  • A current ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) is required
  • Demonstratedexpertisein ServiceNow modules, frameworks, and governance models.
  • Experience designing scalable, secure, and upgrade-compatible ServiceNow solutions.
  • Strong communicationskills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • U.S. Citizenshiprequired.

Preferred/Desired

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or higher-level ServiceNow certifications.
  • Experience supporting federal agencies or large enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL-based service management practices.
  • Experience supporting ATO documentation and compliance activities.
Salary Range
$98,153.18$120,789.28 USD

9thWay Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.

Legal
We're an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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