Cyber Security Project Engineer We're looking for a Cyber Security Project Engineer to design, implement, and oversee advanced security solutions that protect mission-critical systems from evolving threats. In this role, you'll lead projects from planning through deploymentintegrating cutting-edge cyber defenses, ensuring compliance with strict security standards, and working closely with technical teams to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure. Your expertise will be a key line of defense in securing our operations and enabling our mission's success. With a competitive salary range 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!
Key Responsibilities In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. If you have the following applicable required skills and demonstrated experience in your area of expertise please apply.
Identifying and validating requirements for SharePoint sites service now, saves and custom applications.
Working as a SharePoint Designer
Leading matrixed technical resources to deliver solutions.
Adding new features, optimizing, scaling, or improving stability and performance of Applications.
Using JavaScript (JS).
Developing on low-code, no-code platforms (i.e., ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Sharepoint)
Automating configuration and provisioning of cloud resources.
Configuring and administrating Amazon Linux, and Windows OS.
Automating and scripting using Bash and Terraform.
Installing and managing Apache, Tomcat and Express servers.
Administering databases like MySQL.
Administering no-SQL databases like MongoDB.
Providing instruction, and mentoring as relates to Agile development methods and technical skills development.
Managing projects, tracking schedules and milestones.
Developing scope, schedules, and cost estimates.
Applying usability and accessibility standards, user research, and user-centered design principles for software development to optimize application interface designs.
Providing system architectural guidance and recommendations.
Providing application support identifying and validating requirements for Salesforce.
Providing database support to include database patches, installations, data and database migrations, and backup and recovery database maintenance.
Performing regression and unit and acceptance testing (UAT).
Development languages Maven, Java, NodeJS, Angular, Javascript, HTML, CSS, JSON, Yaml, XML, XSL, AngularJS, Bootstrap, JQuery, SQL, or Python.
Performing analysis of system vulnerability scans and recommending necessary remediation based on scan result analysis.
Using Jira and Confluence.
Knowledge of DEVOPS tools such as Jenkins and Github.
Knowledge of installing and maintaining PKI certificates.
Installation and maintenance of COTS IT products.
Managing and delivering Agile consulting engagements.
Providing security Oracle Wallet and IIS server Certificate upgrades for database servers.
Providing technical support for integration and deployment of applications into a cloud production environment.
Creating and maintaining automated test scripts to test new or existing applications for compliance with best practices.
REST Web services and SOAP Web services.
Spring, Spring Security and Hibernate frameworks.
AWS CloudFormation Templates, Load Balancer, Autoscaling, Security Groups, S3 and KMS.
OpenSSL and TLS encryption protocols.
Highly Desired Qualifications Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
Working in a team-based Agile environment.
Providing INFOSEC guidance and direction to projects from inception through the project life cycle.
Managing and maintaining security Accreditation & Authorization (A&A).
Performing analysis of system vulnerability scans and recommend necessary remediation based on scan result analysis.
Assisting in evaluating and ensuring the compliance of systems/services, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing appropriate security countermeasures.
Ensuring accuracy and quality for all project documents (to include but not limited to ROMs, CSAs, Project Plans, Technical Architectures, and SLAs)
Providing necessary resources/skills (system engineering, application development, etc.) for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) integrations, and newly developed or customized applications as defined by Mission Partner requirements.
Providing necessary resources/skills to support system maintenance and troubleshooting of software components to maintain performance SLA compliance, sustainability.
Communicating and working collaboratively across organizational boundaries with other staff and contractor personnel teams supporting service delivery which includes: Systems engineering and architecture contractors that support architecture definition, user requirements analysis and allocation, and system prototyping.
Compliance standards including security accreditation, program management control gates, integration with external services (e.g., access control, auditing), patching and maintaining current versions of software, outage/after-action reporting, accessibility requirements, internal-use software reporting, auditing, logging, solution reconstitution testing, and technical directives.
Providing a Monthly Report (MR) (CDRL 001).
Conducting a monthly Program Management Review (PMR).
Executing work schedules to ensure that necessary planning, coordination, approvals, negotiations, and other contract requirements are completed in a timely manner so as not to negatively impact the program.
What We Offer You Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
Offering financial security and peace of mind.
Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement.
Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in the WMA area during core hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology.
About Ardent Principles, Inc At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.