Lead Security Engineer

Ardent

Rockville, MD, United States
Competitive pyy; not specified; comprehensive heal...
Hybrid
Enterprise security architecture design
Federal security compliance implementation
Cloud security experience required
Ardent is seeking a Lead Security Engineer for a hybrid position in Rockville, MD, to provide technical leadership in security architecture and engineering for federal government projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security systems, cloud security, and relevant certifications, while the role offers competitive benefits and a mission-driven work culture

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical leadership in designing and maintaining secure systems across enterprise environments to support national security priorities.
  • Candidates must ensure systems meet HHS and organizational security requirements while identifying vulnerabilities during system development.
  • Ardent offers competitive pay, flexible PTO, and a culture that values hard work alongside a mission-driven team supporting the federal government.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ardent is seeking a Lead Security Engineer for a hybrid position in Rockville, MD, to provide technical leadership in security architecture and engineering for federal government projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security systems, cloud security, and relevant certifications, while the role offers competitive benefits and a mission-driven work culture.

Salary

Competitive pay; Not specified; Comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise security architecture design
  • Federal security compliance implementation
  • Cloud security experience required
  • DevOps and CI/CD security integration
  • Vulnerability assessment and remediation

Nice-to-have

  • Support for federal security frameworks
  • Enterprise security design background
  • Cloud security certification preferred

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity
  • 8 years of security architecture experience
  • 2 years of cloud security experience
  • CISSP, CAP, CEH, Security+, GCIH, OSCP or equivalent certification
  • Willingness to undergo government background investigation

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or be eligible for federal clearance

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter