ServiceNow Developer

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a ServiceNow Developer that will deliver the entire SDLC within the ServiceNow platform. This position will work with a team comprised of developers and a technical lead to analyze, configure, customize, and develop applications to meet the customer’s requirements.  This position is in the Information Solutions Division (ITSD) within the Computing Directorate, supporting the Enterprise Secure Network (ESN) mission program.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. \

You will

• Engage with customers and stakeholders in a national enterprise, helping to determine the feasibility of implementing their use-cases in the ServiceNow platform. Solicit customer requirements and develop technical applications to support requests.
• Create and configure applications in ServiceNow through the design and development of moderately complex scripts, workflows and integrations, with a focus on limiting technical debt.
• Contribute to technical projects aligned with broader organizational objectives, functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support an On-Premise solution of the ServiceNow Platform, perform maintenance and updates as required.    
• Participate in broad independent interactions with all levels of personnel within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
• Develop in an Agile manner utilizing the SCRUM module in ServiceNow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level 

• Create, configure, and customize complex applications developed in ServiceNow. Lead advanced design and code reviews.
• Develop integrations between ServiceNow applications and external business applications.
• Develop innovative solutions by collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, to solve complex problems in the ServiceNow environment.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience in ServiceNow platform development.
• Skilled across the software project life cycle, with experience in several stages such as   feasibility, requirements, design, implementation, integration, test, and deployment.
• Broad experience implementing IT Service Management applications comparable to applications in the ServiceNow platform.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and/or supporting integrated computing environments in an enterprise environment.
• Leverages strong analysis and problem-solving skills to contribute creative solutions to complex problems for cross-organizational efforts.
• Ability to work under limited direction in determining methods, techniques, or evaluation criteria within the scope of the assignment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and explain, present and document technical solutions, and influence customers.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level 

• Experience leading technical efforts and recommending technical approaches and solutions.
• Significant experience architecting IT Service Management applications comparable to applications in the ServiceNow platform.
• Significant experience defining solutions, implementing, maintaining, and/or supporting integrated computing environments in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in communicating vision effectively, preparing and presenting business process strategies and plans to all levels of management.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working in an Agile or DevOps development environment. 
• Extensive Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes is preferred.
• ServiceNow or ITSM certifications (e.g., ITIL Practitioner, ServiceNow CAD, CIS, ect. ) are a plus.
• Knowledge of LLNL and NNSA policies, practices, organizational structures, culture, and missions.
• Current Q or TS Clearance

Pay Range

$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level

$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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