Posted 14 days ago
Network EngineerArdent Principles · Chantilly
Network Engineer
ChantillyOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Designs, implements and protects advanced network environments, covering network protocols, browser and web security, CDN architectures, encryption and Tor onion services. Analyzes cyber selector data and network traffic while communicating technical topics to stakeholders.
About this role
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and protection of advanced network environments. The successful candidate will possess expertise in networking technologies, browser and web security, CDN architectures, encryption methods, cyber analysis, and secure communications. This role requires a collaborative professional capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights while ensuring solutions align with mission objectives, operational requirements, and evolving security standards.
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
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.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and protection of advanced network environments. The successful candidate will possess expertise in networking technologies, browser and web security, CDN architectures, encryption methods, cyber analysis, and secure communications. This role requires a collaborative professional capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights while ensuring solutions align with mission objectives, operational requirements, and evolving security standards.
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
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:
- Working in network and an understanding of network protocols and technologies.
- Managing online public or similar-type technology.
- Working with network hardware, software Systems, internet networking, and encryption protocols.
- Knowledge of how browsers interact with websites and browser security settings.
- Utilizing Content Delivery Networks and a significant understanding of how they interact with public services and websites.
- Using Tor and configuring and maintaining Tor Onion Services.
- Working with open and dark web security settings and tools to protect websites and their visitors.
- Experience analyzing cyber selector data, system logs, and network traffic.
- Conducting network and browser troubleshooting.
- Implementing security standards in anticipation of fast-paced change or operational tradecraft practices.
- Communicating or teaching complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
- Effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to balance requirements, performance, cost and security concerns when designing solutions to meet
customer requirements. - Defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.
- Documenting network configurations, processes, and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Other skills, demonstrated experiences and certifications which are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Configuring Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs), and Virtual Private Clouds (VPC) - Working with social media or commercial messaging applications
- Understanding of mobile technologies and applications
- Troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues
- Working with network monitoring tools
- Scripting with Python
- Developing JavaScript/HTML/CSS web user interfaces
- Knowledge of technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Forward
Networks, VMware, Solarwinds. - IT certification in Linux, Microsoft or other network related fields
- IT Certification(s) Cisco CCNA; Cisco CCNP; Certified Information Systems Security Professional; Juniper J CIA - Enterprise / Service Provider Routing and Switching.
Benefits
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!
Skills
Browser SecurityCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCisco CCNACisco CCNPContent Delivery NetworksEncryption ProtocolsJuniperNetwork HardwareNetwork ProtocolsNetwork Traffic AnalysisNetwork TroubleshootingPythonSystem Log AnalysisTCP/IPTorTor Onion Services
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