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Systems Architect

Posted July 14, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

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

We are needing a Systems Architect who can design, accredit, and optimize systems that protect extremely sensitive data across multiple network fabrics. In this role, you’ll shape global and hybrid‑cloud architectures, strengthen on‑prem environments, and leverage AWS, Azure, and Oracle to deliver secure, efficient, and scalable solutions. 
 
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:
  • Accrediting systems that handle extremely sensitive data.
  • Accrediting systems on multiple network fabrics.
  • Designing, developing, or maintaining systems that handle extremely sensitive data.
  • Designing, developing, or maintaining systems on multiple network fabrics.
  • Cloud Service Providers (CSP) offerings, specifically AWS, Azure, and Oracle.
  • Optimizing cloud hosted systems for cost and performance efficiencies
  • Designing, developing, or maintaining systems used globally
  • Hybrid cloud architectures
  • Designing or maintaining on prem architectures.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
  • Working with Service of Common Concern (SoCC) programs.
  • Designing and standardizing DevOps processes. 
  • Working with the Customer's suite of tools.
  • Supporting IC and DoW programs
  • Working with the Customer's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) processes and procedures.
  • Working with the Customer's system accreditation suite of tools.
  • Certification(s): Cloud Service Provider certifications

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