At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it.
We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins.
Ardent is seeking a Network Operations Lead to join our team.
This is an in person position.
Position Description:
Ardent is seeking a Network Operations Lead to support engineering functions within classified environments. This role requires expertise in managing and maintaining secure network infrastructure while ensuring reliable connectivity across systems that support sensitive and classified operations.
The Network Operations Lead will oversee network, infrastructure, and security engineering efforts related to classified systems, including environments utilizing ClassNet terminals or similar infrastructure. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance with security protocols, troubleshooting complex network issues, and maintaining high availability of critical systems.
We are committed to the success of our customers and providing support to defend the United States of America. Joining our highly collaborative and dynamic team, you will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to support mission-critical operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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 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, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.