Linux Systems Engineer (Top Secret/SCI with agreement to obtain with Security Clearance

North Point Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical ICAM system in a classified environment. The role blends strong Linux administration with cloud infrastructure experience to deliver lifecycle systems engineering across development and operations.

Responsibilities include Tier II support, root-cause analysis, scripting and automation, managing COTS and GOTS software, and coordinating with security and enterprise teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Linux systems administration and infrastructure management best practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and security controls in classified environments.
• Familiarity with Agile tools Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II support for customer-facing operational issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop scripts and leverage automation to accomplish operational tasks.
• Manage COTS and GOTS software across multiple environments and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Interface with external teams to diagnose and resolve access issues and improve system performance.

Skills

Linux systems administration

AWS

Network troubleshooting

Systems engineering documentation

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

COTS/GOTS software management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Bash

Python

LDAP

ELK stack

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer (Top Secret/SCI with agreement to obtain CI Poly Clearance Required) Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Apply North Point Technology is looking to hire a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise Identity and Access Management (ICAM) system operating in a classified environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong Linux background combined with cloud infrastructure experience to deliver lifecycle systems engineering support across development and operational environments. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required, and candidates must be willing to obtain a polygraph within the customer's required timeline.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide Tier II support for customer-facing operational issues, performing root cause analysis and mitigation while communicating findings and maintaining a feedback loop with the development team. You will serve as a subject matter expert reviewing user metrics, system health, and overall performance, implementing proactive measures to sustain operational availability. You will develop scripts and leverage playbook-based automation to accomplish operational tasks, manage COTS and GOTS software products across multiple environments, and coordinate with Enterprise Services to ensure compliance with security policies. You will also interface with customers and external technical teams to diagnose and resolve access issues, and apply systems-level analysis to identify workflow bottlenecks.

Required Skills/Experience

Linux systems administration and infrastructure management best practices

• Amazon Web Services (S3, EC2, Reserved Instances)
• Network troubleshooting across OSI model layers 4–7
• Systems engineering documentation (network diagrams, data flow diagrams)
• Agile collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket
• COTS and GOTS software product management across multiple environments

Preferred Skills/Experience

Identity Federation, Single Sign-On, and authorization technologies (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Kerberos, CAC/smart cards)

• Oracle COTS products (Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Unified Directory, Oracle WebLogic)
• Kubernetes
• Scripting languages including Bash and Python
• LDAP directory services
• ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Cloud-based architectures beyond AWS
• Cross-domain architectures
• Automated testing and monitoring
• Engineering Review Boards and Change Management processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

• CompTIA Security+ (current, required before start date)
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within the customer's required timeline

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! For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.