Cyber Security Project Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Cyber Security Project Engineer with strong expertise in social media platform behavior, fraud‑detection evasion, and advanced cyber operations. You will leverage deep knowledge of internet protocols, virtual machines, and emulators while mitigating geolocation and platform‑level detection risks. Ardent Principles delivers cutting‑edge capabilities across data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. We thrive at the intersection of mission, technology, and innovation. Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence At Ardent Principles, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers rooted in purpose. Our competitive salary ranges and industry‑leading benefits are designed to support long‑term stability, growth, and overall well‑being. We’re committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work and feel valued while doing it. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Strong expertise in social media platform behavior, fraud‑detection evasion, and advanced cyber operations.
Deep knowledge of internet protocols, virtual machines, and emulators.
Mitigating geolocation and platform‑level detection risks.

Nice To Haves

Developing methods to harden Sponsor processes and procedures against security threats.
Working to execute Sponsor mission and working successfully and collaboratively with Sponsor elements and components.
Knowledge of Sponsor documentation
Foreign language capability in Arabic, Swahili, French, Pashto, Russian, Turkish, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Using social media platforms and an understanding of how these platforms operate, to include use of fraud detection techniques.
Advanced cyber operations to include knowledge of internet protocols, IP addressing, and use of virtual machines and emulators.
Working to mitigate the impact of geolocation and fraud detection on operations.
Detailed knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) related to cybersecurity, to include ICD 503.
Using critical thinking skills to innovate and resolve issues.
Securely working with and designing websites and an understanding of the risks and proper use of encryption technologies as well as commercial messaging applications.