We have an outstanding Contract position for a ServiceNow Platform Administrator to join a leading Company located in the Chantilly, VA surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.**
We are seeking a Platform Administrator to provide technical expertise to support our customers' implementations of products developed on the ServiceNow platform and ensure the overall performance, availability, and fitness of applications and environments. 
Job Responsibilities:  Implement, configure, and maintain new and improved platform functionality and systems to ensure continuous availability and operational enablement with a focus on scalabilityTailor and extend solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness through workflow development and customizationWrite light scripts (basic familiarity with JavaScript a plus) and software/systems integration, and coordinate advanced development with Application Development resourcesAnalyze and transform business and user requirements into actionable specificationsAlign deliverables and solutions with a strategic vision for technologyConsult and advise cross-functional teams on existing and forthcoming solutions,Perform platform administration, including data management, security, integrity, release and update validation protocols, SOP, and guidance documentationWork with cross-functional business users to resolve technical concerns; triage and coordinate response to performance and accessibility issues, incidents, system changes, and reporting requirementsCollaborate and contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of technical best practices and standardsEnsure technical deliverables to customers are complete, consistent, high quality, on time, and deliver valued outcomesResponsible for the evaluation, recommendation, and build-out of customer requirements on the platform utilizing defined best practices for configuration and developmentDevelop client-specific reporting processes and integration components
Basic Hiring Criteria:1+ years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow3+ years of other business experienceAbility to influence stakeholders and other team members in a consultative fashionKnowledge of technical components such as LDAP, SSL, SAML/SSO, and other such technologiesDemonstrated ability to consult and support (providing options with pros, cons, and risks) while providing assistance in solving business processes and/or technical problems and communicating this information effectively to non-technical stakeholdersKnowledge of Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JavaScript, Angular JS, etc.) and experience working in a SaaS environmentCertified System AdministratorMinimum One (1) CIS Cert
Desired Qualifications:Experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining on-premises servers, network equipment, and systemsExperience with on-premises infrastructure, including servers, switches, firewalls, and storage systemsKnowledge of relevant technologies (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, Maria DB, etc)CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificationExperience working in an Agile/Scrum/XP environment