Data Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Description

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

We're seeking a highly skilled Data Architect optimize cutting-edge data solutions supporting complex collection, analysis, and operational environments. In this role, you'll architect scalable cloud-based systems, enable data exploitation across diverse digital platforms, configuring AWS and/or Azure networking, implement advanced networking and security solutions, and develop cloud-hosted Android emulation capabilities.

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 offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. 

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 :

• Collection and exploitation of data on social media platforms and mobile apps including domestic and foreign. 
• Architecting, designing, or implementing mission internet systems. 
• Configuring AWS and/or Azure networking, security, logging, routing tables, backup and recovery, shared storage, and baselining images. 
• Implementing cloud-hosted Android emulation solutions. 
• Implementing VPN tunnel configuration between on-premise to cloud as well as cloud to cloud, implementing multi-cloud obfuscation techniques. 
• Conducting and documenting results from infrastructure fingerprinting, and briefing technical review board(s) of identified signature(s). 
• Producing technical design documentation such as architecture and network diagrams for operational use and board approval 
• Analyzing technologies, hardware, and software to determine the applicability and need for the existing or proposed system, to include security, storage, and network technology.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Triaging and troubleshooting data transfer issues with Enterprise partners. 
• Leading technical teams and briefing non-technical and technical audiences for acquiring review board approvals.
• Working through entire Customer's A&A lifecycle, developing security control responses and implementation, and addressing risk elements with project ISSE personnel for maintaining ATO status. 
• Working with sponsor managers, technical leads, and PMs to identify and develop system requirements taking into account the desired results, hardware limitations and operating requirements, identified by the Customer. 
• Assisting in planning and managing projects involving infrastructure and exploitation platforms.

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!