Senior Systems Engineer - Mission-Critical IT & Security

Ardent Principles, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training budget

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays

Spot bonuses

Vision & dental

Job summary

Ardent Principles, Inc. in McLean, VA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Data Analysis and Technology Services department. The role is full-time and onsite, requiring an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

You will manage servers across MVS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, and support enterprise IT, utility, and security applications in a multi-system environment. The position blends deep technical troubleshooting with analytical planning, project execution, and clear

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer servers across MVS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Project management

Multi-system environment

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Business / scientific or technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Business / scientific or technical discipline

Tools

MVS

Linux

UNIX

Windows

C2E

Job description

Ardent Principles, Inc. in McLean, VA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Data Analysis and Technology Services department. The role is full-time and onsite, requiring an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

You will manage servers across MVS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, and support enterprise IT, utility, and security applications in a multi-system environment. The position blends deep technical troubleshooting with analytical planning, project execution, and clear