Network Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

13d • $130,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and protection of advanced network environments. The role calls for expertise in networking technologies, browser and web security, CDN architectures, encryption methods, cyber analysis, and secure communications. The successful candidate will collaborate to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and ensure solutions align with mission objectives, operational requirements, and evolving security standards. The position is full-time and onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.

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-to-website interactions 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 visitors.
• Experience analyzing cyber selector data, system logs, and network traffic.
• Experience conducting network and browser troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing security standards amid fast-paced change or operational tradecraft practices.
• Ability to communicate or teach complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and balance requirements, performance, cost, and security concerns.
• 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.
• Experience scripting with Python.
• Experience developing JavaScript/HTML/CSS web user interfaces.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Forward Networks, VMware, and Solarwinds.
• IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields.
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or Juniper JNCIA - Enterprise / Service Provider Routing and Switching.

Responsibilities

• Work with networks and demonstrate understanding of network protocols and technologies.
• Manage online public or similar types of technology.
• Work with network hardware, software systems, internet networking, and encryption protocols.
• Understand how browsers interact with websites and browser security settings.
• Use Content Delivery Networks and understand how they interact 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 response to 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 when designing solutions for customer requirements.
• Define, analyze, track, and review requirements.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• The company describes a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission-focused impact, with job and employee well-being stated as priorities.

What This Job Offers

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