Security-Cleared Systems Software Engineer - Cloud, CI/CD

ardentprinciples; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Principles is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Systems Software in McLean, VA. The role requires hands-on CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS architecture, containerization, and database operations, with strong scripting abilities to integrate diverse software into secure, scalable platforms.

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. The engineer will design, automate, and optimize complex cloud environments and contribute to secure, high‑impact

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Hands-on CI/CD engineering experience.
• Infrastructure as Code, AWS architecture, containerization, and database operations.
• Strong scripting skills and the ability to integrate diverse software systems into secure, scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate, and optimize complex cloud-driven environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC implementations.
• Integrate diverse software systems into secure, reliable platforms and manage database operations.

Skills

CI/CD

Scripting

Cloud engineering

Systems integration

Tools

AWS

Containerization

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Ardent Principles is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Systems Software in McLean, VA. The role requires hands-on CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS architecture, containerization, and database operations, with strong scripting abilities to integrate diverse software into secure, scalable platforms.

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. The engineer will design, automate, and optimize complex cloud environments and contribute to secure, high‑impact