Job Title: ServiceNow ITSM Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced ITSM Engineer with deep expertise in the ServiceNow platform to join a high-performing Agile/Kanban team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ServiceNow administration, platform support, troubleshooting, upgrades, integrations, performance optimization, and ITSM solution development. This role will serve as a Level 3 escalation point for Service Desk operations while ensuring platform stability, security, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
ServiceNow Administration & Support
Provide end-to-end administration and support for the ServiceNow platform.
Manage users, groups, roles, permissions, and access controls.
Monitor platform health, uptime, performance, and system availability.
Troubleshoot and resolve ServiceNow incidents, issues, and platform-related problems.
Administer code releases, patches, plugins, upgrades, and clone activities.
Support disaster recovery testing, backups, restores, and instance recovery activities.
Manage ServiceNow licensing and reporting requirements.
Platform Development & Configuration
Configure and support ServiceNow ITSM, SPM, and CSM solutions.
Develop and maintain Catalog Items, Flow Designer workflows, custom applications, and platform integrations.
Support Service Portal, Virtual Agent, Knowledge Management, and Mobile capabilities.
Utilize Automatic Test Framework (ATF) for testing and validation.
Review code, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams on remediation.
Integrations & Security
Support REST, SOAP, ServiceNow Spokes, and third-party integrations.
Diagnose and resolve Discovery and Service Mapping issues.
Address platform vulnerabilities, especially MID Server security findings.
Implement security best practices and support audit requirements.
Manage credentials and secrets using enterprise vault solutions.
Agile Delivery & Operations
Participate in Agile/Kanban ceremonies, sprint planning, daily standups, and release activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and operational procedures.
Manage incident queues and provide timely issue resolution.
Document work using user stories and Agile project management practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders, business teams, and technical teams to deliver platform enhancements.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform.
Strong expertise in ServiceNow ITSM implementations and administration.
Experience with ServiceNow CSM, SPM, Service Portal, Virtual Agent, and Mobile solutions.
Strong understanding of ServiceNow Architecture and platform best practices.
Experience with REST APIs, SOAP integrations, Flow Designer, Discovery, and Service Mapping.
Knowledge of ITIL processes including Incident, Change, Problem, Knowledge, and Service Catalog Management.
Experience supporting platform upgrades, patching, cloning, security remediation, and performance tuning.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Mandatory Certifications
ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist ITSM (CIS-ITSM)
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
Preferred Qualifications
ITIL v4 Certification
ServiceNow CIS-SPM Certification
ServiceNow Mobile experience
Experience with platform security, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale ServiceNow environments.
Technical Skills
Mandatory Skills
ServiceNow ITSM
CIS-ITSM
ServiceNow CAD
ServiceNow Administration
ITIL Processes
REST/SOAP Integrations
ServiceNow Mobile
ServiceNow Platform Development
Preferred Skills
ServiceNow SPM
ServiceNow CSM
Service Mapping
Discovery
Flow Designer
ATF (Automated Test Framework)
Virtual Agent
Service Portal
Ideal Candidate Profile
Self-driven and proactive problem solver.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Comfortable working independently as well as within Agile teams.
Passionate about learning new ServiceNow capabilities and industry best practices