Linux System Administrator – TS/SCI/Poly, Cloud & Security

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

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Chantilly, VA to support a high-priority intelligence program. Active TS/SCI with eligibility and willingness to obtain a polygraph are required.

Responsibilities include managing Linux environments, cloud initiatives, and Atlassian tools like Jira/Confluence and RocketChat. Expect shift coverage, including Panama shifts, to ensure continual operations and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ active certification required before start.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Admin and maintain Linux systems across multiple program environments, including cloud initiatives.
• Administer Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat; manage user accounts and access issues.
• Monitor system performance; implement configuration changes to maintain high availability.
• Coordinate with partners during outages; perform failover decisions across zones/data centers.
• Document incidents, root cause analyses, corrective actions; develop user guides and procedures.

Skills

Linux admin

Jira/Confluence

RocketChat

Failover management

Patch testing

Incident reporting

User guides & scripts

Panama shift schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Jira

Confluence

RocketChat

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Chantilly, VA to support a high-priority intelligence program. Active TS/SCI with eligibility and willingness to obtain a polygraph are required.

Responsibilities include managing Linux environments, cloud initiatives, and Atlassian tools like Jira/Confluence and RocketChat. Expect shift coverage, including Panama shifts, to ensure continual operations and security compliance.