Systems Architect

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Consulting
The Role
Designs, implements, and secures AWS and Azure environments, including networking, logging, provisioning, and security controls. Performs Android emulation, reverse engineering, mobile application exploitation, data collection, fingerprinting, and signature analysis. Configures VPNs, Cisco networking equipment, and VLANs; supports accreditation, system hardening, and sensitive-data handling. Develops ETL tools, databases, data models, testing processes, documentation, and operational task plans while troubleshooting data issues and gathering requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED:  Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are needing a Systems Architect who will design, implement, and secure complex AWS/Azure environments—shaping networking, logging, provisioning, and security controls that keep critical systems resilient and operational. You’ll work hands‑on with Android emulation, reverse engineering, and mobile app exploitation, collecting and analyzing domestic and foreign data to uncover sources, relationships, and signatures.

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 offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact.  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.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
  • Architecting, designing, or implementing mission internet systems
  • AWS and/or Azure networking, security, logging, administration, provisioning
  • Android emulation, reverse engineering, mobile app analysis
  • VPN tunnel configuration, obfuscation techniques 
  • Fingerprinting, signature analysis, deconfliction 
  • Accreditation, A&A, security control, systems hardening 
  • Cisco router configuration, LAN switching, VLAN tagging
  • Collection and exploitation of data on mobile apps including domestic and foreign
  • Performing data analysis such as gathering information to determine data sources, data targets, data definitions, and data relationships.
  • Working with data in a variety of structured and unstructured formats. 
  • Producing technical documentation for operational use. 
  • Triaging and troubleshooting data issues.
  • Developing requirements for testing, assessing applications, and systems for data management. 
  • On-the-job experience with image analysis, manipulation, and processing in Photoshop or similar tools. 
  • On-the-job experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. 
  • Demonstrated experience transferring and handling sensitive data. 
  • Preparing task plans, task documentation, and overall 
    activity reporting documents. 
  • Developing data ingestion tools that extract, transform and
    load the data based upon data mappings. 
  • Building databases and developing software applications to manage the extraction, transformation and loading of data. 
  • Performing data modeling, data testing and data 
    documentation. 
  • Data management such as versioning of data and backups.
  • Working with users to define requirements for analysts or operational customers.

Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
  • Demonstrated experience with Sponsor’s technical collection.
  • Proficient in all of Sponsor’s classified datasets and data collection and repository tools.

What We Offer You
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA 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!

About
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.

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Experience architecting, designing, or implementing mission internet systems
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking, security, logging, administration, and provisioning
  • Experience with Android emulation, reverse engineering, and mobile application analysis
  • Experience with VPN tunnel configuration and obfuscation techniques
  • Experience with fingerprinting, signature analysis, and deconfliction
  • Experience with accreditation, A&A, security controls, and system hardening
  • Experience configuring Cisco routers, LAN switching, and VLAN tagging
  • Experience collecting and exploiting domestic and foreign mobile application data
  • Experience performing data analysis, including identifying sources, targets, definitions, and relationships
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data formats
  • Experience producing technical, task, and operational documentation
  • Experience triaging and troubleshooting data issues
  • Experience developing application and system testing requirements for data management
  • On-the-job experience with image analysis, manipulation, and processing using Photoshop or similar tools
  • Experience handling and transferring sensitive data
  • Experience developing data ingestion tools using extract, transform, and load processes
  • Experience building databases and software applications for data extraction, transformation, and loading
  • Experience with data modeling, data testing, documentation, versioning, and backups
  • Experience gathering requirements from users and operational customers
  • Experience with Sponsor technical collection
  • Proficiency with Sponsor classified datasets and data collection and repository tools
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The Company
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Ardent Principles, Inc. is a people-focused IT and management consulting firm for commercial and government clients, specializing in IT services and program management, and offering advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and staff augmentation.

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