Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Location: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We are hiring for a Systems Engineer with the technical depth and systems-thinking mindset to drive complex solutions from concept through deployment. This role requires an engineer who can translate customer and product requirements into fully integrated system architectures—balancing performance, security, schedule, and cost while ensuring every component aligns with mission and operational constraints.

We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

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.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Workplace type: Onsite

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:

• Ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Preparing documentation such as program-level, user-level, and security documentation.
• Performing as an Agile Scrum Master.
• Translating detailed design into computer software.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MS Azure cloud technologies.
• Jenkins, Github, Docker, and orchestration tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, or Terraform.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Linux administration and scripting languages including Bash and Python.
• Analyzing customer requirements and providing technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques and technologies.
• Designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation.
• Working with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Designing and customizing software for client use in a cloud environment with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

What We Offer You

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.

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 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. Apply Now

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