ServiceNow Architect - SC Cleared

ServiceNow Architect - SC Cleared

Posted 1 week ago by Whitehall Resources

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom

Summary: The ServiceNow Architect role involves leading the design, implementation, and optimization of ServiceNow Discovery and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) for a client in the UK. The position requires active SC clearance and entails a mix of remote and on-site work. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IT Operations Management and asset management, bridging technical solutions with business needs. This role is classified as inside IR35, indicating the need for compliance with tax regulations for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Implement Discovery: Design and configure ServiceNow Discovery processes for accurate infrastructure mapping.
  • Analyse Results and Recommended Improvements: Interpret discovery data to identify coverage gaps, misconfigurations, and optimisation opportunities.
  • Conduct Tooling and Integration Analysis: Perform gap analysis between current ITOM tooling and ServiceNow capabilities.
  • Discovery-Driven HAM Integration: Use Discovery to enhance and automate asset lifecycle processes, including inventory validation and asset reconciliation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Attend client workshops to understand business and technical requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a ServiceNow Technical Architect with focus on ITOM and HAM.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow Discovery, CMDB and Hardware Asset Management.
  • In-depth understanding of the hardware asset lifecycle and how Discovery contributes to asset accuracy.
  • Knowledge of MID Servers, network protocols, and cloud discovery methods.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

ServiceNow Architect - SC Cleared

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a ServiceNow Architect for an initial 3 month contract 90% Remote working and 10% Onsite in Wiltshire.

*** MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE ***
*** INSIDE IR35 ***

Job Description:

Our client are looking for an experienced IT Operations Management (ITOM) and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery and HAM. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT Operations, asset management, and integration strategies, with the ability to bridge technical solutions and business needs. This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in ServiceNow ITOM Discovery and through understanding of the HAM lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Implement Discovery: Design and configure ServiceNow Discovery processes for accurate infrastructure mapping.
  • Ensure discovery schedules, probes, and sensors are aligned with enterprise needs.
  • Analyse Results and Recommended Improvements: Interpret discovery data to identify coverage gaps, misconfigurations, and optimisation opportunities.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance the overall ITOM tooling and HAM maturity.
  • Conduct Tooling and Integration Analysis: Perform gap analysis between current ITOM tooling and ServiceNow capabilities.
  • Define where ServiceNow Discovery fits within the existing ecosystem, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.
  • Discovery-Driven HAM Integration: Use Discovery to enhance and automate asset lifecycle processes, including inventory validation and asset reconciliation.
  • Drive accurate asset data population to support compliance, audits, and lifecycle management.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Attend client workshops to understand business and technical requirements.
  • Translate client needs into ServiceNow configurations and architectural designs.
  • Advise stakeholders on best practices and roadmaps for ITOM and HAM implementation.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a ServiceNow Technical Architect with focus on ITOM and HAM
  • Strong hands on experience with ServiceNow Discovery, CMDB and Hardware Asset Management.
  • In depth understanding of the hardware asset lifecycle and how Discovery contributes to asset accuracy.
  • Knowledge of MID Servers, network protocols, and cloud discovery methods.
  • Ability to conduct technical assessments and produce detailed solution architectures.
  • Familiarity with integrations between ServiceNow and third party ITOM tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience facilitating workshops and presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in large scale enterprise environments or complex transformation projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CIS – Discovery
  • CIS – HAM
  • ITIL V3 or V4 certificate