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Cyber Security Project Engineer

Ardent Principles Inc
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Cyber Security Project Engineer

Department : Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chantilly, VA

Description

Are you ready to manage and lead projects which protect and secure digital assets? Ardent Principles is searching for a full-time Cyber Security Project Engineer to enhance our security initiatives.

If you're passionate about cyber security, thrive on managing impactful projects, and are ready to make a difference, this is the role for you. 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 :

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.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our company's mission to life. You are primarily responsible for and must have demonstrated experience with or in :

Cyber Security Support :

  • Analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
  • Developing IT system or network architecture design, conducting IP data flow analysis, encryption configuration, and vulnerability analysis using both open-source and commercial tools, such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Canvas, Kismet, or BackTrack.
  • Analyzing IT network configurations of devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, or Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
  • Communications protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, MPLS, OSPF, IGRP, BGP, SIP, H.232.
  • Multiple OS's, including Windows, Linux, and OSX.
  • Microsoft Windows ver.; 7, 8, 10, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, or 2016.
  • Cloud computing technology and hypervisors such as HyperV, VMWare ESX, or Virtual Box.
  • Transitioning security domains and use of cross domain appliances.
  • Network management systems, network storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
  • Performing technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance.
  • Ensuring appropriate risk mitigation considerations, risks and vulnerabilities are well understood and appropriately mitigated.
  • Analyzing procurement processes of hardware, software and services to comply with cyber security and operational needs.
  • Creating concise and well-structured written assessments.

Certifications : CISSP Certification.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include demonstrated experience with or in :

Cyber Security Support

  • the Sponsor's IT review boards.
  • providing recommendations to IT architecture and design reviews.
  • the Sponsor's security policies and regulations.
  • providing recommendations in technical standards, security standards, and operational assurance.
  • USG standards such as Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800
  • A, SP 800
  • Certifications : Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),

    Certified Ethical Hacker.

    What We Offer You

  • 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.
  • SCHEDULE :

    This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours.

    Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!

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