Cyber Security Architect: Network & Cloud Systems Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Principles, Inc. is seeking a Network/Systems Engineer (Cyber Security Architect) in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on enterprise networking, automation, and cloud integration, delivering scalable, secure infrastructure.

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required; onsite in Chantilly, VA. Strong collaboration in Agile teams and adherence to architectural standards are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network or systems engineering with enterprise networking focus.
• Experience building automation and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Deploying workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems; supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Be integral to delivering standardized, scalable technical solutions in an Agile environment.
• Translate high-level architectural designs into production-ready implementations with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate within cross-functional Agile teams to enforce architecture standards and documentation baselines.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Agile collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors or higher in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

AWS

Azure

Linux

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Ardent Principles, Inc. is seeking a Network/Systems Engineer (Cyber Security Architect) in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on enterprise networking, automation, and cloud integration, delivering scalable, secure infrastructure.

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required; onsite in Chantilly, VA. Strong collaboration in Agile teams and adherence to architectural standards are essential for success.