Make Your Resume Now

Cyber Security Project Engineer

Posted May 27, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

REQUIRED:  Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION:  Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with deep expertise in developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced cyber capabilities in support of sensitive mission operations.

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:
  • Implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support forensic imaging of data sources.
  • Implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support media analysis of data sources.
  • Developing and customizing tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
  • Modifying technical research frameworks to optimize data collection from diverse sources.
  • Developing tools for cyber analysis and exploitation.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols and vulnerabilities. Demonstrated experience with data engineering and effective communication across platforms and disparate levels of technical knowledge.
  • Modifying secure communication information systems and processing tools to enhance collaboration across the Customer's branches and departments.
  • Conducting technical research and analysis on various systems and applications for data collection.
  • Providing root cause cyber analysis on communication platforms 
  • Strong understanding of computer network security, networking principles and exploitation techniques
  • Reviewing data collections for veracity of information.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career journey

Stand out with a professional resume tailored for this role

Build Your Resume – It’s Free!