North Point Technology

Systems Engineer (Top Secret/SCI with agreement to obtain CI Poly Clearance Required)

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · Work style not stated

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EmployerNorth Point Technology
LocationChantilly, Virginia, United States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted17 days ago

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems within a mission operations environment. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph post-hire. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of mission-critical systems in both cloud and on-premise environments, contributing to the operation and sustainment of a geospatial intelligence solution supporting government end users.

Responsibilities:

The Systems Engineer will take a leadership role in system changes and improvements, working directly with government and contractor points of contact to troubleshoot issues and proactively recommend configuration changes to improve system performance. The role involves regularly collaborating with stakeholders to maintain system security compliance, authoring and updating operational and security documentation including troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures, and supporting day-to-day sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure.

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Required Skills/Experience:

Linux system administration, including provisioning end users
Managing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
Building, optimizing, and maintaining multi-node environments that run parallel workloads
Linux cluster administration using Slurm and MPI to support High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
Reviewing STIG/IAVA scan results and remediating identified vulnerabilities
Performing Virtual Machine backups and snapshots
Supporting Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) exercises in coordination with Security teams
Scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
Knowledge of systems architecture, software development, and software sustainment practices

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Red Hat certification(s)
Linux certification(s)
Agile certification(s)
Administration of team collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Experience with NGA networking environments

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent additional experience
Active TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph post-hire
DoD 8570 compliant certification (Security+ or equivalent/higher)

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

Come join us!Apply with North Point Technology today!

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