Staff Security Contracts Analyst

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

About Digital Technology:

We’re not yesterday’s IT department, we're Digital Technology. The world around us keeps changing and so do we. We’re redefining what it means to be IT with a mindset centered on transformation, experience, AI-driven automation, innovation, and growth.

We’re all about delivering delightful, secure customer and employee experiences that accelerate ServiceNow’s journey to become the defining enterprise software company of the 21st century. And we love co-creating, using, and highlighting our own products to do it. 

Ultimately, we strive to make the world work better for our employees and customers when you work in ServiceNow Digital Technology, you work for them. 

The ServiceNow Security Organization delivers world-class, innovative security solutions to reduce risk and protect the company and our customers. We enable our customers to migrate their most sensitive data and workloads to the cloud, accelerating our business so that we are the most trusted SaaS provider. We create an environment where our employees are proud to work and can make a positive impact.

ServiceNow is changing the way people work. With a service-orientation toward the activities, tasks and processes that make up day-to-day work life, we help the modern enterprise operate faster and be more scalable than ever before.

We’re disruptive. We work hard but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We are highly adaptable and constantly evolving. We are passionate about our product, and we live for our customers. We have high expectations and a career at ServiceNow means challenging yourself to be better.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Senior Security Contracts Manager to join our team. In this critical role, you will be a primary driver in ensuring that ServiceNow's security contract process aligns with our information security principles and architecture. As a pivotal part of our team, you will collaborate closely with our legal team, various stakeholders, and cross-functional teams across the organization to shape contractual language that reflects our current security stance, thereby minimizing risks to both ServiceNow and our valued customers.

What you get to do in this role:   

• Collaborate with internal legal teams, commercial legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to review and enhance contractual language and “redlines” related to information security, data protection, and architecture.
• Propose Standard Language: Act as a subject matter expert to propose new contractual language that sets standard terms related to information security, ensuring alignment with ServiceNow's security policies.
• Lead and participate in customer negotiations related to data security, addressing inquiries and concerns to ensure successful contractual agreements.
• Analyze and assess the implications of proposed contractual terms on ServiceNow's security posture, and provide recommendations to mitigate potential risks.
• Stay current on ServiceNow architecture, industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to information security and contractual agreements.
• Navigating Ambiguity: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment, adapting strategies as needed to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Engage in multiple contract negotiations with the ability to manage and prioritize workload to meet critical timelines.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• 5+ years of Information Security Expertise: Proven track record of applying information security principles to contractual language within a corporate setting.
• 4+ years of relevant Legal Experience: Experience working in a law firm and/or in-house legal department of a technology company, with a focus on technology contracts and information security.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Enterprise IT Industry: In-depth knowledge of the enterprise IT landscape, including SaaS and cloud computing areas, and their associated security implications.
• Team Collaboration and Information Sharing: Strong inclination towards teamwork and sharing of information to foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Self-Starter with Goal-Oriented Mindset: Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and occasionally ambiguous environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Proficient verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Certifications (Preferred): Relevant certifications in information security, such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

At ServiceNow, we value diversity, creativity, and innovation. If you're passionate about information security and contractual negotiations, and if you thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration, growth, leadership, adaptability, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance. 

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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