ServiceNow Platform Data Security Engineering- Manager

Overview

Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Service Now Platform Security Engineering Lead to architect and implement secure, scalable, and data-driven solutions within the Service Now ecosystem. This role will focus on platform-level security, identity and access management, and data engineering, ensuring compliance, governance, performance, and reliability across Service Now modules and integrations.

• Service Now Authorization & Authentication Engineering
  • Design and implement secure authentication mechanisms using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, LDAP, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Architect and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) across Service Now modules, ensuring least-privilege access and separation of duties.
  • Define and enforce Access Control Lists (ACLs) at the table, field, and record levels to protect sensitive data.
  • Implement Scoped Application permissions to isolate functionality and restrict access to specific modules or components.
  • Define and own User groups and locations in the platform.
  • Develop and maintain user provisioning and de-provisioning workflows integrated with enterprise IAM systems.
  • Monitor and audit login activity, session management, and access violations using native Service Now tools
  • Collaborate with Info Sec and IAM teams to align Service Now access policies with enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Security Strategy & Compliance
  • Define and enforce compliance to security policies, standards, and best practices for the Service Now platform in alignment with Service Now recommended Platform security shared responsibility model.
  • Ensure service now platform is compliant with internal and external infosec requirements and industry best practices
  • Establish governance frameworks for secure development, data protection, and risk mitigation.
• Data Privacy, Security & Encryption
  • Defining/Implement Service Now data classification, data retention & data discovery strategy in alignment with Ameriprise data management policies /standards
  • Implement data encryption strategy at rest, in transit & encryption key management
  • Determining the data collection, storage, usage, sharing, archiving, and destruction policy of data processed in Service Now instances.
  • Monitor access patterns and system activity to identify potential security threats.
• Secure Integrations & Automation
  • Ensure and mature secure API management for integrations between Service Now and third-party security tools (e.g., Active Directory, Cyber Ark and Aveksa, Azure AD, RIM, IAM).
  • Ensure secure data exchange and prevent unauthorized access to Service Now instances.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor platform engineers and developers on secure coding, identity management, and data handling best practices.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure platform alignment with enterprise architecture.
  • Lead technical design reviews, platform governance, and roadmap planning for platform security aspects

• Technical Expertise:
  • Service Now Security:
    Deep understanding of Service Now Security design Components (ACLs, RBAC, etc.) and platform security best practices.
  • Integration & Development:
    Experience with REST APIs, JavaScript, OAuth, and secure integration practices.
  • Cloud Security:
    Understanding of SaaS security, encryption methods, and cloud-based security models.
• Certifications:
  • Certified System Administrator (CSA)
  • Knowledge of Service Now Data fundamental (CMDB and CSDM)

• Experience securing large-scale Service Now implementations in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of emerging security trends, zero trust architecture, and AI-driven security solutions.

• 14-18 years of total IT experience, with 10+ years in Service Now platform security architecture design, administration, or operations.

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