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Sr. IT Service Management Specialist

PlanIT Group, LLC
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Citizenship: US citizens only

NOTE: The selected individual will be able to work remotely throughout the U.S.

Position Description

  • Maintain the health, performance, and reliability of the ServiceNow platform.
  • Configure and customize ServiceNow applications, including workflows, forms, business rules,

And Reporting Capabilities To Meet Operational Requirements.

  • Manage user roles, permissions, and access control in alignment with security policies and

organizational standards.

  • Provide technical support and issue resolution, ensuring minimal disruption to IT services.
  • Monitor system logs and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
  • Coordinate and implement new features, upgrades, and platform enhancements in line with

release schedules.

  • Maintain thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures for compliance

and knowledge sharing.

  • Stay up to date with ServiceNow best practices, emerging features, and relevant federal IT

standards.

  • Offer technical leadership in platform design, integration, and optimization efforts.
  • Conduct evaluations of new tools or system changes to assess compatibility, performance, and

long-term suitability.

Primary Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in managing and administering ServiceNow, including platform

configuration, upgrades, and technical troubleshooting.

  • Hands-on development experience with custom workflows, scripts, portal design, and system

integrations within ServiceNow.

  • Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks, and ITSM best practices.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, with working knowledge of SQL, HTML, and CSS.
  • Ability to implement and maintain automated processes and workflows.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and

non-technical personnel.

  • Experience providing user training and technical documentation.
  • Skilled in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with IT security policies, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles in a government

context.

Secondary Requirements

  • Experience working in an Agile environment with tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps.
  • Prior experience supporting government agencies or contracts.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a

dynamic environment.

Certifications

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer
  • ITIL Foundation Certification

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of ServiceNow ITSM experience in a development or consulting role.

Additional Provisions

  • Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
  • All candidates must be a US Citizen
  • Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
  • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

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