Software Engineer (Cloud computing)

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

Ready to put your systems and cloud expertise to work on projects that actually matter? We're looking for a Software Engineer who knows their way around system administration, thrives in cloud environments, and enjoys keeping complex infrastructures running smoothly.

With a competitive salary range and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

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" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. 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.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You should have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Must have a strong foundation in system admin and cloud computing.
• Focus on monitoring, troubleshooting, and automating deployments, and secondarily, additional strengths in managing IT security vulnerabilities and security control.
• Leveraging a background in programming, software tools and packages, operating systems, and networking to solve collection needs in cloud environments.
• Cloud services, including Lambda functions and layers, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM roles, DynamoDB, and container services.
• Experience in System Administration
• Building and maintaining secure web applications on the Sponsor's network JWICS C2S network
• Designing, developing, querying and maintaining ElasticSearch/AWS OpenSearch and related technologies
• Writing and tuning complex queries against structured and unstructured data sets using both SQL and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch languages
• Integrating Services C2S services including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc.
• Integrating AWS services including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc., in the sponsor's classified environment
• Using AWS Cloud Development Kits (CDK). (CloudFormation, Terraform or similar are NOT substitutes for CDK experience)
• Transforming data in various file formats into common formats, such as JSON, CSV, or XML.
• Working with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements.
• Using Python
• Linux shell scripting
• Building Docker containers and images.
• Ability to listen and transcribe from mission need to technical requirements for Sponsor consideration.
• Ability to reflect back an understanding of the mission need
  described and convey how a technical solution will deliver mission results.
• Prioritizing work based on mission need.
• Documenting and communicating technical and non-technical mission requirements for all audiences.
• Working with other technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries.
• Assessing project requirements and making informed recommendations.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Using tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JADX, or APKtool
• Working with multiple cloud providers
• Using other programming languages in addition to Python.

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!

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.