System Administrator (Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly to start Clearance Required)

north point technology; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Security clearance support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support a mission-critical RF and optical program. The role blends enterprise Linux/Windows administration with full-cycle network engineering, automation, and DoD security compliance for high-performance systems.

Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required; DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification expected. Hands-on with Ansible, Arista EOS, and RBAC across servers and devices.

Qualifications

• Installation, configuration, and administration of Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Debian).
• Windows Server administration, AD and user/group management.
• Storage provisioning and management (LVM, RAID, SMB/NFS).
• System hardening and vulnerability remediation per DoD/STIG and CIS.
• Automation development with Ansible for Linux/Windows workloads.
• Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, and Python for automation.
• Use of Ansible Tower/AWX for job scheduling and audit trails.
• Version control workflows with Git for IaC.
• Enterprise L2/L3 network design and troubleshooting (VLANs, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, QoS).
• Arista EOS configuration and CloudVision integration.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows Server instances.
• Manage AD, users, groups, and local security principals.
• Provision and manage storage (LVM/RAID/SMB/NFS) and perform hardening.
• Develop Ansible playbooks/roles for Linux and Windows automation.
• Write Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts; operate Ansible Tower/AWX.
• Network design, implementation, and troubleshooting (L2/L3).
• Configure Arista EOS and automate via eAPI and Ansible modules.
• Enforce DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 standards; manage secrets/certificates.
• Provide Tier 3 support; maintain runbooks and SOPs in Confluence/SharePoint.
• Maintain RBAC across servers and network devices; document designs.

Skills

Linux server admin

Windows Server admin

Active Directory

Ansible automation

PowerShell

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Git/VCS

RBAC & secrets mgmt

DoD STIG/CIS

Arista EOS / CloudVision

RBAC & secrets management

Automation security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 cert

RHCE/RHCSA/LFCS/CKAD/CKA

Tools

Ansible Tower/AWX

Git

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

North Point Technology is looking to hire a senior System Administrator to support a mission-critical RF and optical capabilities program. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The position blends enterprise system administration across Linux and Windows environments with full-cycle network engineering, combining hands-on infrastructure work with automation and security compliance to deliver resilient, high-performance systems for demanding mission workloads.

Responsibilities:

The System Administrator will install, configure, and maintain RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Debian and Windows Server instances while managing users, groups, Active Directory, and local security principals. The incumbent will provision and manage storage solutions including LVM, RAID, SMB, and NFS, and will perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation against DoD STIG and CIS baselines. Automation responsibilities include developing Ansible playbooks and roles for Linux and Windows workloads, writing Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts, and operating Ansible Tower/AWX for job scheduling and audit trails. Network engineering duties span the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise L2/L3 networks including VLANs, routing protocols, QoS, DHCP, and DNS, with specific focus on Arista EOS configuration, CloudVision provisioning, and eAPI/Ansible automation. The role enforces DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 standards, manages secrets and certificates, conducts vulnerability scans, and maintains RBAC across servers and network devices. The administrator will provide Tier 3 support and maintain documentation including designs, runbooks, and SOPs in Confluence or SharePoint with configuration libraries maintained in Git.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Installation, configuration, and administration of RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and/or Debian Linux servers
• Administration of Windows Server 2016, 2019, and/or 2022, including Active Directory, user and group management
• Storage provisioning and management: LVM, RAID, SMB/NFS shares
• System hardening and vulnerability remediation using DoD STIG and CIS Benchmarks
• Development of Ansible playbooks and roles for Linux and Windows automation, including use of WinRM modules
• Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, and Python for task automation and incident response
• Operation of Ansible Tower or AWX for job scheduling, credential management, and audit trails
• Git-based version control workflows for infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Design, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise L2/L3 networks: VLANs, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, QoS
• Configuration of Arista EOS switches and automation via eAPI and Ansible modules
• Arista CloudVision for centralized network provisioning
• High availability network design and capacity planning including EVPN and VXLAN
• Implementation of network security controls: ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, 802.1X, MACsec
• Role-based access control (RBAC) and secrets/certificate management across servers and network devices
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking in compliance with DoD requirements
• Documentation of designs, runbooks, and SOPs in Confluence or SharePoint

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Container orchestration using Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, or Apache Mesos
• Container networking, service discovery, and load balancing
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Use of container registries such as Docker Hub or Google Container Registry
• Monitoring tools: Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Logging tools: ELK Stack, Splunk, or Logstash
• CI/CD pipeline tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI
• Pipeline automation, testing, and deployment workflows
• Networking protocols including TCP/IP and HTTP
• Storage solutions including SAN, NAS, or Ceph

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent)
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required to start
• Preferred certifications: RHCE, RHCSA, LFCS, CKAD, or CKA

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.