ServiceNow Architect / GRC SME

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Family: SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting (Digital) Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret What You Will Do: - As a ServiceNow Subject Matter Expert with deep experience in regulatory compliance, you will devise strategies, design, implement, and optimize governance, risk, and compliance solutions for clients using the ServiceNow Platform - Translate complex risk, controls, and regulatory compliance business needs into integrated ServiceNow GRC and similar solutions to address client requirements - Lead and design ServiceNow platform GRC solutions, - including Risk Management, Policy and Compliance, and Audit Management modules - Configure and extend ServiceNow solution components to automate compliance processes, integrations, and reporting - Provide technical guidance on ServiceNow GRC best practices and advise on regulatory compliance use cases - Design compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities within ServiceNow - Collaborate with legal, risk, and compliance teams to understand regulatory obligations What You Will Need: - US Citizenship - Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, Finance, or related field - Experience with compliance management systems and regulatory reporting tools - A minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience; FIVE (5) years of ServiceNow experience with TWO (2) years in GRC modules. - A minimum of THREE (3) years regulatory compliance experience - Required ServiceNow CSA certification with GRC Implementation Specialist - Relevant experience in advising clients on regulatory compliance using ServiceNow GRC and similar solutions - Knowledge of major compliance standards and frameworks (NIST, NERC, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) What Would Be Nice To Have: - Demonstrate ability to address challenges involving technical ServiceNow capabilities and regulatory requirements - Knowledge of Federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP, SOX, NIST, SOC), NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards for utilities - Professional compliance certifications (CISA, CISM, CIA, or similar) - Industry-specific compliance certifications - Experience with federal, or state, and local regulatory requirements - Experience in utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure - Government agency or public sector consulting experience LI-DNI What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Student Loan PayDown - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program - Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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