Systems Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc

7h•Onsite

About The Position

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in the McLean, VA area We are looking for a Systems Engineer who can operate confidently across secure, cloud‑native environments and modern Enterprise SecDevOps workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with infrastructure‑as‑code, cloud networking, service administration, and implementing resilient, scalable system designs that perform reliably under evolving operational demands. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together! Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence "Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. 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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Certification in cloud architectures and services.
Operating and maintaining systems on JWICS (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System).
Ingesting data records into software applications.
Handling exceptional records, as defined by Sponsor regulations, and proper safeguarding of US person information.
Designing and developing content on digital platforms such as Confluence that provide corporate messages, training, troubleshooting tips, and other content to the user base.
Designing and developing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms at scale, and other deep learning systems.
Using Sigma and Analytic Workbench platforms to perform quality control and quality assurance checks on Sponsor application performance against raw data holdings.
Developing and deploying applications via Kubernetes or similar container cluster orchestration management systems such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
Developing applications using Sponsor developed CookieCutter templates.
Using Sponsor tools to facilitate Assessment and Authorization processing.
Using Sponsor tools to manage data set permissions.
Working with Sponsor developed development and production operating systems including FidOS and CLSE.

Responsibilities

Software design and development using the full suite of Enterprise SecDevOps tools to support Continuous Integration / Continuous Development services and microservices on a cloud infrastructure.
Full stack web application software development using Vue (Javascript), FastAPI (Python), and PostgreSQL (managed Amazon Web Service (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS).
Cloud infrastructure-as-code networking and service administration, to include deploying, operating, and maintaining web services on a cloud infrastructure.
Implementing could infrastructure resiliency and on-demand scaling practices.
User interface engineering, to include creating, promoting, and supporting standards for usability excellence.
Architecting, designing, and developing large scale data solutions to provide efficient searching, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
Entity resolution on large and continuously growing data sets.
Facilitating Assessment and Authorization processing.
Managing data set permissions.
IT security compliance for systems, to include auditing and monitoring.
Developing and implementing configuration management plans and processes for software applications and underlying databases.
Working with operating systems including FidOS and CLSE.
Developing containerized (Podman) applications.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

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