Software Developer; Systems Software Security Clearance

Position: Software Developer (Systems Software) with Security Clearance
Careers at Software Developer (Systems Software)

REQUIRED:

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION:

Full-time onsite in McLean, VA We are seeking a driven, hands‑on Software Developer (Systems Software) who thrives in complex cloud environments and enjoys building reliable, secure, automation‑driven infrastructure. In this role, you’ll design, deploy, and maintain mission‑critical systems across AWS using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and modern Dev Ops tooling.

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 designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. 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. Final date to receive applications
June 12, 2026
Department
Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type

Full Time
Location
McLean, VA
Workplace type
Onsite

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:
* Hands-on experience writing, testing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (required) and Cloud Formation (required)
* Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, IAM, Cloud Watch, and other core services
* Hands-on experience implementing and managing Cl/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred, but experience with Git Lab Cl, Git Hub Actions, or similar acceptable}
* Strong proficiency in Bash (required) and Python (required) scripting
* Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker required)
* Hands-on experience integrating and deploying diverse software systems: AWS cloud services, open-source applications, COTS/GOTS products, and custom applications
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security best practices, IAM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
* Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices
* Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus/Alert manager, Cloud Watch, or similar)
* Hands-on experience with database self-hosting including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, high availability, and performance tuning (Postgre

SQL and MySQL) Highly Desired Qualifications Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
* Secrets management solutions (AWS Secrets Manager, or similar)
* Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and continuity planning
* Familiarity with API gateways and modern microservices patterns
* Working with cost optimization practices in AWS
* Deploying and managing data platform components:
Apache Spark, Trina, Apache Ranger, Apache Iceberg, Apache Superset, data catalogs
* Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures and supporting infrastructure
* Background deploying and supporting Al/ML workloads or model serving infrastructure
* Mentoring team members on Dev Ops and cloud best practices
* Familiarity with additional monitoring tools (Grafana, ELK stack)
* Integrating customer's Enterprise services (SSO, etc.)
* Using No

SQL databases (Dynamo

DB, Mongo

DB, etc.)

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…