The Role
Build, configure, secure, and maintain WordPress websites, including hosting setup, plugin integration, content development, and functionality expansion. Apply web design principles, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, encryption, and website security hardening. Translate technical concepts for nontechnical audiences. Preferred experience includes REST services, Linux platforms, web applications, security systems, Java, Oracle PL/SQL, dashboards, data visualization, and cloud certifications. This is a full-time onsite role in McLean, Virginia, requiring an active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph.
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REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA
We are seeking a Web Developer with hands‑on experience in WordPress design, development, and security. The ideal candidate will understand web design fundamentals and general Internet principles, and be able to build, configure, and maintain WordPress sites from the ground up — including hosting setup, installation, plugin integration, and functionality expansion.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, 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.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA
We are seeking a Web Developer with hands‑on experience in WordPress design, development, and security. The ideal candidate will understand web design fundamentals and general Internet principles, and be able to build, configure, and maintain WordPress sites from the ground up — including hosting setup, installation, plugin integration, and functionality expansion.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, 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 and Experience needed
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:
- Web design and general principles of the Internet.
- Using WordPress to include setting up a basic hosting environment, installing WordPress, building a WordPress site, and adding additional functionality to the site via commercially-available plugins.
- Writing copy for websites and blogs and the ability to adapt and create content for websites of various topics or industries.
- Using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, and PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor web programming language).
mitigating website vulnerabilities and hardening website and cloud environment security. - Implementing modem encryption algorithms into software applications.
- Understanding and conveying technical concepts and language to a nontechnical audience, via website content development or through briefings or print material.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Developing using REST Web services
- Familiarity with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky
- Web application development
- Designing, developing, implementing, or integrating IA and security systems and system components (such as those for networking, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments to include those with differing data protection requirements).
- Using Java and Oracle PL/SQL languages
- Developing interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools
- Cloud certification(s)
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 in McLean, 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
- Web design and general Internet principles
- WordPress hosting setup, installation, site development, and plugin integration
- Website and blog copywriting and content adaptation
- CSS
- JavaScript
- PHP
- Website vulnerability mitigation and website/cloud security hardening
- Implementation of modern encryption algorithms in software applications
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
- REST web services development
- Familiarity with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky Linux
- Web application development
- Information assurance and security systems integration
- Java and Oracle PL/SQL
- Interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools
- Cloud certification
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The Company
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.
