Job Specifications
ServiceNow Senior Administrator
Desired start date: 2026-04-01
Desired end date: 2027-03-31
Pay Rate: $80/hr on W2
Location: Berkeley, CA
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of ESnet business processes and external and external facing IT Service Management processes by ensuring accuracy and repeatability through automation, diligent ServiceNow administrative activities, effective development processes, reporting and solution delivery. ServiceNow is the primary platform used to achieve this goal. This role is the Senior Administrator of ESnet’s ServiceNow implementation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a core member of the ESnet Business Automation Group, with a focus on the ServiceNow platform, including the following responsibilities:
Maintain the integrity and performance of all ServiceNow instances through day-to-day support, maintenance and administration of all ServiceNow instances: Sandbox, Development, Test and Production.
Manage and maintain ServiceNow user interfaces; platform, portals and mobile
Create, configure, and maintain notifications, UI Pages, UI Macros, UI Policies, UI Actions, Script Includes, Business Rules, Client Scripts, Formatters, etc.
Create and maintain Update Sets, promoting them and testing through multiple instances and into Production.
Enforce best practices with respect to developing, testing, promoting changes and guiding development of ServiceNow applications, modules and various UIs, through the respective environments.
Work with functional groups to develop, implement and continually improve Requested Items, Record Producers and Workflows in ServiceNow. Provide assistance in business process analysis, outlining, fine-tuning requirements and translating work methods and processes.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable and associated factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
Create and cooperatively work Incident tickets with ServiceNow support, escalating as appropriate.
Perform at least one major upgrade each year, including identifying and remediating upgrade-related issues, ensuring the platform remains accessible to users without disruption or loss of function.
Identify new capabilities in upgrades and make recommendations suitable to ESnet culture and business goals.
Work collaboratively with all teams and users to provide the most effective user experience possible.
Independently perform on-call duties.
Write Requests for Proposals, evaluate vendor/partners, write Statements of Work and manage relationships and engagements with external partners.
Develop clear and concise technical, process and project documentation.
Work within a team on large and complex projects, innovating, contributing ideas and implementing solutions.
Load, manipulate, and maintain data between ServiceNow and other systems, including Integrating ServiceNow with third party services.
Create ServiceNow reports and dashboards.
Collaborate on development and delivery of educational content and deliver effective technical presentations.
Represent ESnet at the annual ServiceNow Knowledge conference, ServiceNow Federal Forums, regional, DOE and national ServiceNow User Groups and associated events, and NLIT
Maintain ServiceNow Administrator certification concurrent with each major ServiceNow version release
Other duties may be assigned
Education & Experience
BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 8 years of experience with system administration.
Experience managing and maintaining highly available and complex Cloud-based platforms.
A minimum of 4 years administering and developing on a production ServiceNow implementation.
Experience working with diverse business functions and teams to optimize and document complex business and IT Service Management processes.
Experience with IT Service Management, Service Desk, Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management and CMDB
Proficient with Javascript & HTML
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work on multiple tasks and respond to rapidly changing priorities.
Work well independently and on collaborative teams.
Proven track record of successful customer commitment in a service delivery organization.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to foster positive work relationships and resolve technical and interpersonal conflicts with diplomacy and tact.
Certificates & Licenses
Certified ServiceNow Administrator, updated to current ServiceNow major release
Optionally, Certified ServiceNow Developer, or willingness to get certified
Optionally, ITIL v3 or ITIL v4 certificate
About the Company
Founded and incorporated in 2007, Flexton Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, CA with development centers in India. Flexton has been listed 5 times by INC 5000 Inc. magazine in their Fastest Growing companies list in America, serving 50+ enterprise clients.
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