Network Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ardent Principles, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure advanced network environments onsite in Chantilly, VA.

The role requires a current TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly and strong expertise in networking, browser security, CDN architectures, encryption, and cyber analysis. You will translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders and ensure solutions meet mission objectives.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA.
• Experience with network protocols, CDN, encryption, and browser security.
• Ability to translate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Document network configurations and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and protect complex network environments.
• Analyze network traffic and logs for cyber insights.
• Configure and maintain network hardware, software, and security protocols.
• Work with browsers, CDN architectures, and Tor Onion Services.
• Communicate technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures.

Conocimientos

Networking fundamentals

Security concepts

Browser security

CDN architectures

Tor onion services

Cyber analysis

Technical communication

Herramientas

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

CISSP

Juniper

VMware

SolarWinds

Forward Networks

Descripción del empleo

Network Engineer

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

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

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and protection of advanced network environments. The successful candidate will possess expertise in networking technologies, browser and web security, CDN architectures, encryption methods, cyber analysis, and secure communications. This role requires a collaborative professional capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights while ensuring solutions align with mission objectives, operational requirements, and evolving security standards.

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

We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission-focussed 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:

• Working in network and an understanding of network protocols and technologies.
• Managing online public or similar-type technology.
• Working with network hardware, software Systems, internet networking, and encryption protocols.
• Knowledge of how browsers interact with websites and browser security settings.
• Utilizing Content Delivery Networks and a significant understanding of how they interact with public services and websites.
• Using Tor and configuring and maintaining Tor Onion Services.
• Working with open and dark web security settings and tools to protect websites and their visitors.
• Experience analyzing cyber selector data, system logs, and network traffic.
• Conducting network and browser troubleshooting.
• Implementing security standards in anticipation of fast-paced change or operational tradecraft practices.
• Communicating or teaching complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to balance requirements, performance, cost and security concerns when designing solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.
• Documenting network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Configuring Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Virtual Private Clouds (VPC)
• Working with social media or commercial messaging applications
• Understanding of mobile technologies and applications
• Troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues
• Working with network monitoring tools
• Scripting with Python
• Developing JavaScript/HTML/CSS web user interfaces
• Knowledge of technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Forward Networks, VMware, Solarwinds.
• IT certification in Linux, Microsoft or other network related fields
• IT Certification(s) Cisco CCNA; Cisco CCNP; Certified Information Systems Security Professional; Juniper J CIA - Enterprise / Service Provider Routing and Switching.

What We Offer You

SCHEDULE:

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