Systems Engineer – IT (Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly to start Clearance Required)

North Point Technology; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer - IT with a DevOps background to support a High Performance Computing Multi-Level Secure enterprise program. This role focuses on initial deployment and ongoing site support for secure, large-scale infrastructure environments.

An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required to start. In this role, you will support the deployment and integration of secure enterprise infrastructure across multiple sites, developing and

Qualifications

• Experience securing enterprise infrastructure and HPC deployments.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux in secure environments.
• Ability to script and automate deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and integration of secure enterprise infrastructure across sites.
• Develop and maintain DevOps automation processes and configuration management.
• Coordinate initial site standup activities for HPC deployments.

Skills

Linux admin

Python

Perl

Korn shell

Bourne/Bash

Ansible

Git/GitLab CI

DevOps automation

Configuration mgmt

Security clearance

Education

Security Certification

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Tools

GitLab CI

Job description

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Engineer - IT with a DevOps background to support a High Performance Computing Multi-Level Secure enterprise program. This role focuses on initial deployment and ongoing site support for secure, large-scale infrastructure environments. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required to start.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support the deployment and integration of secure enterprise infrastructure across multiple sites, developing and maintaining DevOps automation processes and configuration management solutions in Unix/Linux environments, scripting workflows, managing revision control systems, and coordinating initial site standup activities for complex HPC and multi-level secure deployments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Linux system administration and engineering in secure environments
• Scripting and software development using Python, Perl, Korn shell, Bourne/Bash, and Ansible
• Revision control systems including CVS, SVN, Git, and GitLab (including GitLab CI)
• Development and management of DevOps deployment automation processes
• Configuration management experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting HPC or multi-level secure enterprise environments
• Familiarity with SELinux hardening and security configurations

Qualifications:

• Security Certification
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required to start

North Point Technology is THE BESTplace 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.

• We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.

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