Cyber Security Project Engineer
About The Position
Step into a role where your cyber security expertise directly strengthens enterprise‑level systems and national‑scale infrastructure. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer, you’ll apply computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques, and engineer resilient architectures across Linux, Windows, and virtualized environments. If you thrive in complex networks, excel at uncovering vulnerabilities, and know how to turn penetration test results into actionable risk‑mitigation strategies, this is your next challenge. We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Cyber security or related IT field
- Cyber penetration testing
- Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
- Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
- Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
- Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
- Performing network security analysis
- Analyzing network architectures
- Using network management tools
- Developing risk management methodologies
- Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
- Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
- Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
Nice To Haves
- Participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
- Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
- Performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
- Google Cloud Computing Services
- Oracle Cloud Computing Services
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Responsibilities
- Cyber security or related IT field
- Cyber penetration testing
- Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
- Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
- Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
- Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
- Performing network security analysis
- Analyzing network architectures
- Using network management tools
- Developing risk management methodologies
- Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
- Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
- Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
