Cyber Security Project Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with deep expertise in developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced cyber capabilities in support of sensitive mission operations. Ardent Principles offers advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. We offer 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
Demonstrated experience in implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support forensic imaging of data sources.
Demonstrated experience in implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support media analysis of data sources.
Demonstrated experience in developing and customizing tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
Demonstrated experience in modifying technical research frameworks to optimize data collection from diverse sources.
Demonstrated experience in developing tools for cyber analysis and exploitation.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of networking protocols and vulnerabilities.
Demonstrated experience with data engineering and effective communication across platforms and disparate levels of technical knowledge.
Modifying secure communication information systems and processing tools to enhance collaboration across the Customer's branches and departments.
Conducting technical research and analysis on various systems and applications for data collection.
Providing root cause cyber analysis on communication platforms
Strong understanding of computer network security, networking principles and exploitation techniques
Reviewing data collections for veracity of information.

Responsibilities

Implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support forensic imaging of data sources.
Implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support media analysis of data sources.
Developing and customizing tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
Modifying technical research frameworks to optimize data collection from diverse sources.
Developing tools for cyber analysis and exploitation.