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Cloud Pentesters (Cyber Security Engineers)

Ardent Principles, Inc.25 open roles

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REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Washington Metro Area

We are looking for Cloud Pentesters (Cyber Security Engineers) who bring deep cybersecurity experience and a strong grasp of cloud provider designs and services. You’ll perform penetration testing, apply adversarial techniques, and use exploitation methods to evaluate cloud, enterprise, and virtualized systems. Your work will include analyzing network architectures, reviewing system and hypervisor configurations, designing or validating IT security architectures, and developing risk‑based mitigation plans from detailed test results.

Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities and Experience needed

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

  • Work experience in cyber security or related IT field.
  • Cyber penetration testing.
  • Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
  • Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
  • Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
  • Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture.
  • Performing network security analysis.
  • Analyzing network architectures.
  • Using network management tools.
  • Developing risk management methodologies.
  • Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
  • Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors.
  • Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations.
  • Understanding Cloud Providers designs and services.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

  • Participating in public and private information security groups and organizations.
  • Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives.
  • Performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
  • Penetration testing within Sponsor Cloud Services.
  • Using AI in penetration testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
  • One or more of the relevant certifications:Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

What We Offer You

  • Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
  • Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
  • 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
  • 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
  • 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
  • Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Washington, DC metro area during core hours.

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