A Security & Risk Solution Architect - ServiceNow will lead delivery of ServiceNow implementations by providing mentorship and thought leadership to both our client and internal resources in platform design, integration design, development standards, platform management methods, technology strategy consulting, and standards and processes. Demonstrating automated security solutions to business problems with ServiceNow. Ensuring that the new solutions fit into the existing enterprise architecture from the technical, business, user, and other points of view. Communicating solutions in a way that is understandable to all. They can strategically, bridge the gap between process owners and the C-Suite. Providing technical leadership on projects, including hands on problem solving and development, mentoring, and peer review.
Responsibilities
- Lead Requirements gathering workshops and design discussions for Security & Risk projects, collaborating on both ServiceNow and Security & Risk standard methodologies!
- Nurture vital project processes such as: platform architecture documentation, integration documentation, work-effort estimation and hands-on development.
- Translate requirements and technical processes and mock-ups into fully functional features by working closely with the implementation project team!
- Perform technical development and configuration at the highest standard of technical quality with assignments, follow up and mentorship to Junior / Mid developers.
- Perform technical design mentoring within our projects following ServiceNow standard processes.
- Help how the technologies available can be used to solve the business problem.
- Appreciate and comprehend what frameworks, platform application, or technical stack can be used to build a solution.
- Show how the ServiceNow application will look, what modules will be in scope, and how they will work well with each other
- Convey how the ServiceNow digital solution will scale in the future and how it will be supported.
- Develops sophisticated technical solutions
- Provides peer review for completed work
- Ability to define the Risk vs. Value Proposition for third party integrations with ServiceNow
- Ability to clearly define for customers how Governance works with respect to the platform and how it works with respect to the project.
- Foster Organizational Change Management importance
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Delivery Services processes as well as the maturing of the different portfolios, capabilities, expertise, and standard processes in consideration of Customer needs and requirements.
- Fill technical or process roles in our projects, if needed.
- Lead, educate, mentor and coach the resources who are assigned to their projects.
- Assist in the prioritizing of new opportunities, design tools and techniques to deliver efficiently.
- Act as the final partner concern point for technical decision-making within a project.
Academic Background
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Information Technology, Engineering, or the Sciences
Professional Certification
- IT4IT, ITILv4, TOGAF Preferred
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- Certified Application Developer
- 2+ Security & Risk ServiceNow CIS Certifications
- Demonstrable experience in 2 additional product lines outside of Security & Risk
- Has a high-level of understanding in scripting and app development, including familiarity with web services, API’s and mobile application design.
Required Skills & Technical Experience
- 6+ years working on the ServiceNow platform.
- Proven track record in a Security & Risk domain
- Participated in 20+ ServiceNow implementations across various disciplines.
- 3+ years of architecting solutions in the ServiceNow platform
- ServiceNow scripting is required
- JavaScript is required
- Angular JS, Soap, Rest, JSON, Ajax, CSS, SaSS, HTML5, SP Widgets, and XML are all desired.
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $137,000.00 – $161,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.