Cyber Security Project Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

11h•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Security Project Engineer works with network infrastructure, web technologies, security tools, and cyber data to identify risks, improve defenses, and support secure operations. The role is full-time and onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours. An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. Candidates should bring experience with network protocols, traffic analysis, browser security, content delivery networks, and modern cybersecurity practices, as well as the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
Experience working with networks and understanding network protocols and technologies.
Experience managing online public or similar-type technology.
Experience with network hardware, software systems, internet networking, and encryption protocols.
Knowledge of browser interactions with websites and browser security settings.
Experience using Content Delivery Networks and understanding their interactions with public services and websites.
Experience using Tor and configuring and maintaining Tor Onion Services.
Experience with open and dark web security settings and tools to protect websites and their visitors.
Experience analyzing cyber selector data, system logs, and network traffic.
Experience conducting network and browser troubleshooting.
Ability to implement security standards in anticipation of fast-paced change or operational tradecraft practices.
Ability to communicate or teach complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and balance requirements, performance, cost, and security when designing solutions.
Experience defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.
Experience documenting network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience configuring Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Virtual Private Clouds (VPC).
Experience working with social media or commercial messaging applications.
Understanding of mobile technologies and applications.
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.
Experience working with network monitoring tools.
Python scripting experience.
Experience developing JavaScript/HTML/CSS web user interfaces.
Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Forward Networks, VMware, or Solarwinds technologies.
IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields.
IT certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or Juniper J CIA - Enterprise / Service Provider Routing and Switching.

Responsibilities

Work with networks and understand network protocols and technologies.
Manage online public or similar-type technology.
Work with network hardware, software systems, internet networking, and encryption protocols.
Apply knowledge of how browsers interact with websites and browser security settings.
Use Content Delivery Networks and understand their interactions with public services and websites.
Use Tor and configure and maintain Tor Onion Services.
Work with open and dark web security settings and tools to protect websites and their visitors.
Analyze cyber selector data, system logs, and network traffic.
Conduct network and browser troubleshooting.
Implement security standards in anticipation of fast-paced change or operational tradecraft practices.
Communicate or teach complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to balance requirements, performance, cost, and security concerns when designing solutions for customer requirements.
Define, analyze, track, and review requirements.
Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.