DevOps / Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

North Point Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is looking for a DevOps / Systems Engineer to join our Cloud Automation Advancements Team in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have an active Top Secret security clearance and will engage in setting up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments.

Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining custom code, collaborating with technical leaders, and thriving in a fast-paced cloud environment to deliver innovative systems in support of our mission.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI post hire.
• DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Stand up and maintain Windows Servers in cloud environments.
• Deploy and maintain custom code, COTS, and GOTS in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based system.
• Thrive in cloud automation and build innovative systems.

Skills

Cloud computing and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Administering Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop operating systems

System design and architecture across hardware, software, and networking

DevSecOps methodologies and workflows

Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines

GitLab functionality and scripting

RedHat OpenShift

Developing web applications with Python

Education

DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)

Active Top Secret security clearance

Tools

Docker

AWS services and technologies

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

North Point Technology is looking to hire a DevOps / Systems Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system. This role involves standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments, along with the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast moving cloud automation environment and enjoys building reliable, innovative systems in support of the mission.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and maintain Windows Servers in cloud environments.
• Deploy and maintain custom code, COTS, and GOTS in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system.
• Thrive in a fast moving cloud automation environment and build reliable, innovative systems in support of the mission.

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience with cloud computing and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop operating systems
• System design and architecture across hardware, software, and networking
• Working knowledge of custom code development and code reviews
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with GitLab functionality, error codes, and scripting
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift
• Experience developing web applications with Python

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
• Experience using AWS services and technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Docker containers
• Experience writing, maintaining, and documenting architecture diagrams
• Experience with team collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI post hire
• DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)