Security Specialist

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being 'All In' for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a Security Specialist to join our team.  

This is a Remote position 

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security and system integration, particularly with Esri software solutions and FISMA-compliant systems. This role is integral to ensuring the quality and performance of the DHS system while maintaining the integrity of the architecture boundary during the integration of new systems. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• System Integration: Design and develop methodologies for integrating Esri software products within a FISMA-approved environment.
• Problem-Solving: Utilize excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and propose effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Foster strong communication and teamwork, working effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Integration Planning: Assess processes and effort levels for various integration options within the DHS Geospatial system
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of processes. Determine optimal solutions for integrating systems with differing FISMA approval levels, ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in systems integration or security, particularly within federal contracting environments.
• Strong experience with Esri software and APIs, including ArcGIS and related technologies.
• Familiarity with federal contracting processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in team-oriented environments.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work through meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience with additional Esri products or tools.
• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps methodologies.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.