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

The role

The Systems Engineer will support cloud and on-premise systems within a mission operations environment. This role involves the installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of mission-critical systems for a geospatial intelligence solution.

What you will do

• Take a leadership role in system changes and improvements
• Work with government and contractor points of contact to troubleshoot issues
• Recommend configuration changes to improve system performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain system security compliance
• Author and update operational and security documentation
• Support day-to-day sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure

Required qualifications

• 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
• Scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
• Knowledge of systems architecture, software development, and software sustainment practices
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent additional experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 compliant certification (Security+ or equivalent/higher)

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Benefits
• Flexible work-life balance

Before you apply

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph post-hire
• Clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume

About the company

North Point Technology focuses on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve customer problems. The company values employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.