Ardent
CybersecurityEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Cybersecurity Engineer at Ardent. Skills: Cybersecurity controls, Zero Trust, Incident response, Vulnerability management. Support implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise security. Implement and maintain enterprise security controls”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Government background investigation, On-site and remote support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or related disciplines, Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security controls aligned with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, Experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control, privileged access management, and multi-factor authentication, Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring technologies, Experience supporting security incident response, threat detection, and remediation activities, Experience securing cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments, Experience with centralized logging, monitoring, and audit solutions, Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and least-privilege access models, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, Ability to successfully complete and maintain a government background investigation
Nice to Have
Experience supporting federal government environments, Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, Experience supporting AWS and Azure cloud security initiatives, Experience with privileged access management, segmentation strategies, and enterprise security architecture, Experience supporting automated patch management and vulnerability remediation programs, Experience performing forensic analysis, root cause analysis, and security investigations, Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Support implementation
and optimization of enterprise security
Implement and maintain enterprise security controls
Support identity and access management initiatives
Configure and manage identity services
and respond to security events
Support incident triage
Maintain continuous security monitoring capabilities
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Support patch management
Assist with securing cloud and hybrid environments
Configure and maintain centralized logging
Support change management processes
Develop and maintain cybersecurity standard operating procedures
Perform root cause analysis for security incidents
Collaborate with network
and engineering teams
Support 24/7 monitoring and operational security activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cloud teams; Network teams; Application teams; Infrastructure teams; Engineering teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. This position is based in Washington, DC and may require a combination of on-site and remote support depending on program needs. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity controls across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity environments. This role will support Zero Trust initiatives, continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations activities while helping strengthen the overall security posture of the organization. The Cybersecurity Engineer will collaborate with cloud, network, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure security technologies, systems, and services are properly configured, hardened, monitored, and maintained in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards and industry b
Applying for this Cybersecurity Engineer role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Greenhouse
- Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
- Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
- Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Ardent?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.