Network/Systems Engineer (Cyber Security Architect)
Onsite Network/Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud (AWS/Azure), and Linux environments, using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and CI/CD to automate resilient, standardized solutions in Agile teams. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
- Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours
- 4+ years in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations with strong enterprise networking (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, segmentation)
- Developing automation and configuration management with Terraform, Ansible, or Python
- Deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Linux
- Supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring
- Deep-dive troubleshooting across multi-tiered systems with packet captures (Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis
- Translate high-level architectural designs into standardized, production-ready implementations with minimal oversight
- Collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards and documentation baselines
Nice to have
- Container orchestration and microservices architecture (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations
- Identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints
- Certifications: CCNA/CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator, Red Hat Systems Administrator, HashiCorp Terraform Associate
Full description
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are looking for a Network/Systems Engineer with hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate combines strong networking fundamentals with modern Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and Linux administration expertise to deliver resilient, scalable, and standardized technical solutions in an Agile environment.
**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
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused 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.
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:
- 4+ years’ experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
- Developing automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
- Deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems.
- Supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis.
- Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready technical implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines.
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include: