Cyber Security Project Engineer (TS/SCI) – Onsite in Chantilly

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

Job summary

Ardent Principles, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks a Cyber Security Project Engineer to manage network security, web technologies, and cyber data to identify risks and strengthen defenses.

The role focuses on network protocols, traffic analysis, browser security, and modern cybersecurity practices within a fast-paced environment. The position requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and is onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Onsite in Chantilly, VA—full-time.
• Experience with network protocols, traffic analysis, and browser security.

Responsibilities

• Work with network infrastructure and security tools to identify risks and improve defenses.
• Analyze network traffic and system logs to support secure operations.
• Configure and manage content delivery networks and browser security settings.
• Communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance requirements, cost, and security.

Skills

Network protocol knowledge

Traffic analysis

Browser security

CDN knowledge

Tor network

Open/Dark web security

Analytical thinking

Non-technical communication

Education

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

CISSP

Juniper JNCIA

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Forward Networks

VMware

SolarWinds

Job description

Ardent Principles, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks a Cyber Security Project Engineer to manage network security, web technologies, and cyber data to identify risks and strengthen defenses.

The role focuses on network protocols, traffic analysis, browser security, and modern cybersecurity practices within a fast-paced environment. The position requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and is onsite in Chantilly, VA.