DevOps Engineer (Cloud Developer)

About Us

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.

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:

• 2+ years of professional experience managing an Elasticsearch cluster, a MongoDB replica set, or other data cluster of similar complexity
• 7+ years of broad IT experience to include system administration, software engineering, and/ or DevSecOps engineering
• 3+ years of professional experience supporting software development teams
• 2+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• 15+ years of broad IT experience to include system administration, software engineering, and DevSecOps engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a DevSecOps, Cloud Engineer, or similar role
• Managing, upgrading, and scaling Elasticsearch clusters
• Managing, upgrading and scaling MongoDB replica sets
• Working with Elasticsearch index design and query optimization
• Migrating Elasticsearch data from one sharding strategy to another
• Implementing MongoDB replication and sharding strategies and cluster design
• Working with JSON on a daily basis
• Implementing AI-based solutions
• Working with Bash, CloudFormation, Git, and Jenkins
• Supporting A&A

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.

About Ardent Principles, Inc.

At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.