Cyber Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision, dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid government holidays

Training budget

Bonuses

Job summary

Ardent Principles, Inc. is seeking a mission‑focused Cyber Security Engineer in Herndon, VA to evaluate cloud architectures and collaborate with cloud providers. The role includes security assessments, TEMs, and continuous monitoring across AWS/Azure/Oracle Cloud/GCP, leveraging Rapid7, Nessus, and Qualys to maintain compliance.

You will manage POA&Ms, produce program metrics, and support leadership with technical reports and briefings to drive secure, high‑impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Experience evaluating cloud architectures and cloud service providers.
• Ability to design, review, and assess systems built on AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, or GCP.
• Familiarity with RMF/A&A processes and security control packages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Facilitate TEMs with cloud service providers to review cloud architectures.
• Design and review cloud-based systems across multiple providers.
• Monitor and analyze security findings using common tools.
• Track and close POA&Ms and maintain compliance dashboards.
• Prepare technical reports, program highlights, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Cloud security

Security assessments

TEM coordination

Project management

Security reporting

Tools

Rapid7

Nessus

Qualys

Xacta 360

RSA Archer

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Application Deadline: 5 September 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Herndon, VA

Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time, onsite, Herndon, VA

We are looking for a mission-focused Cyber Security Engineer to evaluate cloud architectures, conduct technical exchange meetings with service providers, and design or review systems built on AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, or GCP. You’ll support continuous monitoring, analyze critical findings using tools like Rapid7, Nessus, and Qualys, and manage POA&Ms to maintain compliance.

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 At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting security assessments, particularly for cloud infrastructure and cloud services.
• Facilitating TEMs with cloud service providers to review cloud service architectures
• Designing, implementing, assessing or reviewing systems that utilize cloud technology with either Amazon Web Services, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
• Utilizing or reviewing cross domain technology and common architecture designs.
• Working with continuous monitoring requirements to include scan analysis for critical or high findings with common scan tools such as Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys.
• Monitoring or closing Plan of Action and Milestone items (POA&Ms).
• Utilizing compliance tools to track assessment and authorization activities such as Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer.
• Working with the common control provider concept within the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Security control assessments to include working with SCAs and preparing security packages for SCAs.
• Conducting information system security engineering activities.
• Project management experience including project planning, task tracking, milestone management, and resource coordination
• Developing and maintaining program metrics, performance indicators, and compliance status dashboards
• Preparing technical reports, program highlights, status briefings, and leadership communications.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Using the Sponsor’s or IC element A&A process.
• Creating or reviewing A&A body of evidence documentation in a cloud security environment.
• Identifying, implementing, or reviewing appropriate information security controls.
• Working in Xacta 360
• A&A tools.
• Assessing cloud infrastructure and cloud services for security gaps and weaknesses according to industry standards.
• Reviewing cloud service provider body of evidence packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Facilitating technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with cloud service providers to review cloud service architectures.
• Providing project management support including project planning, task tracking, milestone management, and resource coordination to ensure timely delivery of all contract requirements.

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 Herndon, VA during core hours.