
Cyber Security Project Engineer
Ardent Principles · United States · Onsite
Mixed hiring record · median 17 days open
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Cyber Security Project Engineer
Application Deadline
6 November 2026
Department
Data Analysis and Technology Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
McLean, VA
Compensation
$130,000 - $260,000 / year
Description
REQUIRED
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION
Full-time onsite in McLean, Virginia
We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer who will support mission-critical cyber operations through technical data exploitation, analytics, and systems assessment. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and integrating network, computer, mobile, and financial data; developing vulnerability assessments; leveraging tools such as Python, Perl, and databases to perform technical analysis; and providing actionable recommendations through briefings, technical reports, and project documentation.
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 with technical data exploitation and analysis of all source data sets.
- Working with computer systems, networking, and mobile data set exploitation.
- Utilizing data sets to develop and build out technical analysis and provide technical vulnerability assessment for networks.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills, demonstrated experiences and certifications which are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Working with cryptocurrency technologies and financial transactional process.
- Providing data analysis using scripting and data analysis tools, such as Python, Perl, or general database experience.
- Working with internal and external financial offices.
- Supporting technical operations development and cyber projects.
- Communicating information to both technical and non-technical personnel, both verbally and via presentations.
- Certification(s):
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS);
- Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator - Blockchain Intelligence Group (CCI)
Other Relevant Technologies/Tools
- Working in partnership with an integrated team of staff and contractor targeting analysts to develop mission-focused projects.
- Extracting and fusing network, computer, and mobile data from multiple data sources to provide value added technical analysis to inform operational planning.
- Evaluating and integrating technical and financial data.
- Identifying key data trends across technical and financial data sets to provide analysis via briefing, proposals, and reports.
- Leveraging financial technology and platforms to develop tailored analytic reports.
- Utilizing information technology security research to identify projects in coordination with Cyber Security Project Managers.
What We Offer You
SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in McLean, Virginia 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
- Python
- Perl
- Blockchain
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