Systems Architect

Systems Architect

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

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

Description

Do you want to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security?  Ardent Principles is looking for a full-time Systems Architect to join our expert team onsite in Chantilly, VA.

If you thrive on connecting and enhancing systems as well as making an impact using your expertise in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity.  With a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $260,000 annually, dependent on level of skills and experience, 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:

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 must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Implementing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines to support a multi-tenant environment, incorporating automated software quality checks, security scanning, infrastructure-as-code, and other modern DevSecOps tools and practices.  
• Marrying Agile development methodology with modern DevSecOps methodologies at scale.
• Implementing of end-to-end automation of a CI/CD pipeline from build through deploy.
• Designing and implementing modern secure resilient applications. 
• Implementing Security best practices.
• Platform and application automated deployment.
• Configuration management.
• Completing the ICD503 process.
• Using AWS to include S3, EBS, and EC2.
• Containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher (RKE2).
• Using requirements tracking programs such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Using SQL.
• Scripting using Python or JavaScript.
• Programming using Java and Spring.
• DevSecOps and DevSecOps related tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Maven, and Puppet.
• Developing DevSecOps metrics such as Lead time and Deployment Frequency.
• Operating, configuring and maintaining Nexus and Jenkins to support enterprise delivery and operations, as well as availability requirements.
•  Integrating and deploying application performance monitoring such as AppDynamics.
• Presenting and communicating technical designs and implementations to non-technical audiences.
• Modernizing legacy software through as-is assessments and identification of technical debt.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Implementing automated integration with change management platform and adhering to its business operation processes.
• Using other, non-AWS cloud service providers.
• Performing DevOps practices with COTS.
• Implementing Secrets Management and Automation such as Hashicorp Vault.
• Implementing SonaType IQ.
• Using data produced by CI/CD processes for Machine Learning to gain insights about the pipeline (DevML, OpsML).

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 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!