Systems Architect

Ardent Principles, Inc

$130K — $260K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required
  • Experience with AWS/Azure networking and security
  • Proficient in Android emulation and mobile app analysis
  • Skilled in VPN tunnel configuration and obfuscation techniques
  • Knowledge of signature analysis and systems hardening
  • Familiarity with Cisco router configuration and LAN/VLAN practices
  • Experienced in data analysis with structured and unstructured data

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex AWS/Azure environments
  • Shape networking, logging, and security controls for mission systems
  • Conduct data collection and analysis for mobile apps
  • Utilize reverse engineering and exploitation techniques
  • Configure secure VPN tunnels and apply obfuscation methods
  • Drive secure connectivity while protecting mission tradecraft
  • Analyze and establish data relationships for operational needs

Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Salary
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Dedicated Training Budget
  • 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
  • 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match
  • 11 Paid Government Holidays
  • Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
Full Job Description
Systems Architect

Application Deadline: 9 September 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year

Description

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

In this role, you will design, implement, and secure complex AWS/Azure environments, shaping networking, logging, provisioning, and security controls that keep mission systems resilient and operational. You'll work with Android emulation, reverse engineering, and mobile app exploitation-collecting and analyzing data from domestic and foreign platforms to uncover relationships, signatures, and behavioral patterns. Your expertise in VPN tunnel configuration, obfuscation techniques, fingerprinting, and deconfliction will drive secure connectivity and protect mission tradecraft.

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:
  • 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.


Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
  • Working with users to identify and develop system requirements taking into account the desired results, hardware limitations and operating requirements
  • Providing operational testing and recommendations for continuous improvement of equipment and software for collection and exploitation.
  • Analyzing new technologies, hardware, and software to determine the applicability and need for the existing or proposed system, to include security, storage, and network technology.


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 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!

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