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Network/Systems Engineer (Cyber Security Architect)

Ardent Principles, Inc.25 open roles

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$130,000 – $260,000 a year
Where
Chantilly, Virginia
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REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We are looking for a Network/Systems Engineer with hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate combines strong networking fundamentals with modern Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and Linux administration expertise to deliver resilient, scalable, and standardized technical solutions in an Agile environment.

Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, 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

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:

  • 4+ years’ experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
  • Developing automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
  • Deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems.
  • Supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
  • Performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis.
  • Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready technical implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

  • Container orchestration and microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations principles.
  • Ability to identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints.
  • Industry certifications such as: CCNA/CCNP AWS Solutions Architect AWS SysOps Administrator Red Hat Systems Administrator HashiCorp Terraform Associate

What We Offer You

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This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.

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