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ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal with Security Clearance

General Dynamics Information TechnologyHighland Home, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Principal ServiceNow Developer with a security clearance, you'll architect and automate critical IT asset management capabilities for mission-critical government projects, significantly impacting national security initiatives. This remote leadership role is ideal for an experienced developer with a passion for innovative platform solutions and a desire to drive impactful change within a respected organization.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Remote
Schedule
Employee
Level
Leader

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following: * Architect and automate enterprise IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) capabilities * Design and configure Software Asset Management (SAM) and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) workflows, including license entitlements, software models, normalization, reclamation, and lifecycle management.
* Align platform architecture with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). Maintain CMDB health by configuring Data Certification, Discovery, Reconciliation, and Health Assessments.
* Architect customized scripts, Script Includes, Business Rules, Flow Designer, and Service Portal widgets to support ITAM operational requirements
* Design and build integrations between ServiceNow and external data sources (e.g., SCCM, Jamf, Intune, Active Directory, Coupa) using IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP APIs, and MID Server configurations
* Establish robust data governance policies for hardware and software assets, ensuring audit-readiness and adherence to industry licensing models
* Design, configure, and customize ServiceNow applications using JavaScript, Glide API, business rules, client scripts, and Flow Designer to meet specific business needs
* Lead or support the implementation and optimization of core SPM modules, including Demand Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Resource Management, and Financial Planning
* Work closely with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
* Create and maintain detailed technical and functional documentation and support platform upgrade activities, including testing and reconfiguration.
* Contribute to IT-related technical processes reviews, postmortems, and continual process improvement
* Create estimations on effort required to produce ServiceNow functionality
* Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, create architectural documentation, and mentor junior developers to ensure adherence to best practices
* Maintain current ServiceNow and industry certifications, while obtaining additional certifications WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal must have: • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree • Experience: 8+ years of related experience • Required Skills: * Expert proficiency in ServiceNow CMDB and ITAM, including SAM and HAM
* Expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAM, HAM, and CSDM structures to ensure compliance, accurate lifecycle tracking, and cost optimization
* Demonstrated experience with full-cycle SAM and/or HAM implementations
* Deep understanding of software licensing metrics and physical hardware asset lifecycles from procurement to disposal
* Experience in ServiceNow platform architecture, Flow Designer, and Integration Hub
* Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, JSON, and REST/SOAP web services
* Experience with ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and Performance Analytic
* Experience with other ServiceNow modules like ITSM or ITOM
* Ability to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective technical solutions
* Excellent understanding of the Agile software testing process and lifecycle, from smoke test to integration to production deployment
* Ability to identify, understand, document, and create functionality aligning with customer value streams
* Ability to produce level of estimates and basic deployment plans for ServiceNow functionality
* Strong organizational and time management skills while working in a rapid software development environment
* Ability to identify and learn new technologies quickly
* Excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
* Ability to coach, guide, and mentor junior developers • Certification(s): * Required: ServiceNow Certified Systems Administrator • Security Clearance Level: Must possess and maintain a Secret or higher clearance • US Citizenship Required • Location: Remote GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. #GDITLA

Skills

SOAP
Active Directory
Agile
JavaScript
REST

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