Web Developer Security Engineer

<p class="p1">At <strong>Ardent</strong>, 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.</p> <p class="p1">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 — <strong>Ardent</strong> is where your next mission begins.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Ardent</strong> is seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Web Developer Security Engineer</strong> to join our team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This position is based in <strong>Washington, DC</strong> and may require a combination of on-site and remote support depending on program needs.</p> <p><strong><u>Position Description:</u></strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Ardent is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer to support the security of mission-critical web applications, APIs, and supporting cloud environments. This role will focus on integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle, identifying and remediating application vulnerabilities, supporting compliance initiatives, and implementing security controls that help ensure applications remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.</p> <p>The Web Developer Security Engineer will work closely with development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams to support secure application design, vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and DevSecOps initiatives.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Responsibilities and Duties:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify, analyze, and remediate web application vulnerabilities, insecure dependencies, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses.</li> <li>Support vulnerability management activities throughout the software development lifecycle, including threat modeling, security assessments, remediation validation, and risk reduction efforts.</li> <li>Integrate security contr