Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Description

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

We're seeking a Systems Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, and automation within AWS. You'll work across a wide range of AWS services (SNS, SQS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CFN, Lambda, EC2, ECR/ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, Route 53, KMS, IAM, Secrets Manager), build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and drive automation using tools like GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Argo.

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

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.

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.

Join us and let's shape the future together!

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our company's mission to life. You are primarily responsible for and/ or have demonstrated experience in, with or:

EDUCATION or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field).

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems engineering.
• AWS Cloud Platform
• Foundational-to-intermediate experience using AWS Console and CLI, with working knowledge of:
• SNS, SQS, API Gateway, CloudWatch Logs, CloudTrail, CloudFormation (CFN), Step Functions, Route 53, DynamoDB,
• EBS, EFS, S3, EC2, Lambda, ECR, ECS, EKS, KMS, IAM, Secrets Manager.
• CI/CD & Automation
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
• Familiarity with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo Workflows, or similar
• Ability to integrate automated testing, scanning, and deployment orchestration
• Containerization & Orchestration
• Strong experience with Docker/Podman
• Expert understanding of Kubernetes (EKS or on-prem)
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review best practices
• Working within automation-driven DevOps environments
• Ability to document architectures, processes, and operational runbooks.

Familiarity with:

• Argo CD (GitOps deployment)
• Helm
• Istio service mesh
• Keycloak for identity and access management
• Version Control & DevOps Practices

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with; using; familiarity with:

• Terraform or AWS CDK
• Familiarity with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Background in security best practices and compliance frameworks.

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!