Cloud Solutions Architect

Ardent Principles, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect who thrives at the intersection of innovation, security, and engineering. In this role, you’ll architect and implement system upgrades, drive technical risk assessments, and guide Tier 1–3 support teams through complex operational challenges. You’ll integrate emerging technologies—including AI, AR/VR, mobile platforms, and advanced analytics. Ardent Principles offers advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. 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.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Working in the DevSecOps environment
• Working in the Apple macOS and IOS Environments
• Moving systems through the accreditation and authorization (A&A) process and monitoring for compliance
• Using Splunk tools and features for capturing logs in a hybrid on-prem/cloud environment
• Coding, O&M, Configuring Extron devices

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing system upgrades.
• Identifying technical risks and risk mitigation strategies
• Providing Operations & Maintenance, Tier 1-3 Support
• Integrating new learning approaches including Al, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), mobile devices, and data analytics/analysis into systems architecture
• Developing secure mis-attributable Internet based systems designed to mitigate user tracking concerns.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining multi-tier PKI hierarchy to support encryption and authentication via Root and Subordinate CAs
• Working with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Using EC2, RDS, S3, Elastic Load Balancer, Route 53, and Cloud Formation
• Cloud security implementation of IAM roles, security groups, and encryption (KMS) for data at rest and in transit.
• Managing cloud-based storage tools (S3 buckets, EBS volumes)
• System administration in Windows & Linux/Centos Server, and Apple macOS and IOS environment.
• Database administration and scalability (AWS RDS, MySQL, Aurora)
• Monitoring and alert systems (Datadog, Cloudwatch)
• Basic proficiency with Ruby on Rails, Bash, and Python
• Creating and updating procedures, and providing briefings/demos to users and management.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dedicated Training Budget
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match
• 11 Paid Government Holidays
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed