Systems Engineer (Top Secret/SCI with agreement to obtain CI Poly Clearance Required)

north point technology; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology seeks a Systems Engineer with Linux admin experience to support cloud and on-prem systems in a mission operations environment. You will install, configure, and maintain mission-critical infrastructure for geospatial intelligence applications used by government end users.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Poly, with hands-on troubleshooting, security documentation, and regular collaboration with government and contractor contacts to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph post-hire.
• DoD 8570 compliant certification (Security+ or equivalent/higher).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as a baseline requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead system changes and improvements, interfacing with government and contractor points of contact to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain system security compliance and author/update operation and security documentation.
• Support day-to-day sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and coordinate with security teams.

Skills

Linux admin

RHEL

HPC management

Slurm MPI

STIG/IAVA

VM backups

ISCP exercises

Scripting

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Job description

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems within a mission operations environment. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph post-hire. The successful candidate will bring hands‑on experience with installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of mission‑critical systems in both cloud and on‑premise environments, contributing to the operation and sustainment of a geospatial intelligence solution supporting government end users.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will take a leadership role in system changes and improvements, working directly with government and contractor points of contact to troubleshoot issues and proactively recommend configuration changes to improve system performance. The role involves regularly collaborating with stakeholders to maintain system security compliance, authoring and updating operational and security documentation including troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures, and supporting day‑to‑day sustainment of mission‑critical infrastructure.

Required Skills/Experience

• Linux system administration, including provisioning end users
• Managing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
• Building, optimizing, and maintaining multi‑node environments that run parallel workloads
• Linux cluster administration using Slurm and MPI to support High‑Performance Computing (HPC) systems
• Reviewing STIG/IAVA scan results and remediating identified vulnerabilities
• Performing Virtual Machine backups and snapshots
• Supporting Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) exercises in coordination with Security teams
• Scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
• Knowledge of systems architecture, software development, and software sustainment practices

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Red Hat certification(s)
• Linux certification(s)
• Agile certification(s)
• Administration of team collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with NGA networking environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent additional experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph post‑hire
• DoD 8570 compliant certification (Security+ or equivalent/higher)

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.

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