Lead Security Engineer

Ardent MC; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Ardent MC is seeking a Lead Security Engineer for a hybrid position in Rockville, MD. This role involves providing technical leadership in securing enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with security standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture, cloud security, and will lead efforts to identify security gaps and implement solutions. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, promoting a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture, engineering, or system administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of computer and network security principles and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in enterprise security architecture and engineering.
• Collaborate with developers to define system security requirements.
• Identify vulnerabilities and security gaps during system development.

Skills

Cloud security

Information Technology

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

CDM

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Job description

Join our team as a Lead Security Engineer in a hybrid position located in Rockville, MD.

We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability.

Position Description

Ardent is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems across enterprise environments. This role will support system development, identify security gaps, and implement solutions to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical leadership in enterprise security architecture and engineering.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and project teams to define system security requirements.
• Identify vulnerabilities and security gaps during system development and operations.
• Design and implement solutions to address security findings and strengthen system protections.
• Ensure systems meet HHS and organizational security requirements.
• Evaluate security technologies and recommend implementation strategies.
• Analyze environments and determine optimal security architecture and deployment approaches.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD processes with secure design principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture, engineering, or system administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of computer and network security principles and technologies.
• Experience with CDM, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
• One of the following certifications: CISSP, CAP, CEH, Security+, GCIH, OSCP, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CCSP.
• Experience supporting federal security frameworks and compliance environments.
• Strong background in enterprise security design and implementation.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process prior to receiving system access. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.