North Point Technology
DevOps/SystemsOperationsEngineer(TopSecretClearanceRequired)
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“DevOps / Systems Operations Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required) at North Point Technology. Skills: System operations, Security scanning, Patch management, AWS. Provide day-to-day system operations. Perform security scanning”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure compliance with contractual performance metrics
Industry & Context.
Top Secret Clearance, On-call support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, Systems and operations experience, Proficiency with Linux (Red Hat), Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Proficiency with AWS, Proficiency with Apache, BS in a technical discipline
Nice to Have
TS/SCI preferred, Help desk background, Technical customer service background, Automation and scripting, Monitoring tools experience, GIS visualization tools experience
What You'll Do.
Provide day-to-day system operations
Perform security scanning
Perform patch management
Provide on-call support
Liaise with subcontractors
Liaise with internal teams
Ensure compliance with contractual performance metrics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with customers; Partnering with teammates; Liaising with customer; Liaising with subcontractors; Liaising with internal teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Operations Engineer to support the GEOINT Visualization Services (GVS) environment. This is an onsite role in Herndon, VA. The qualified candidate must have an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance to start, with TS/SCI preferred, and will provide day-to-day system operations, security scanning, patch management, and on-call support. The ideal candidate is a strong systems and operations professional who enjoys keeping mission-critical environments secure, stable, and compliant while partnering closely with customers and teammates. Responsibilities: This position involves day-to-day system operations supporting the GVS environment. Duties will include security scanning, patch management, and on-call support, as well as liaising with the customer, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance with contractual performance metrics. Required Qualifications: Systems and operations experience Proficiency with Linux (Red Hat), PostgreSQL, AWS, and Apache Preferred Qualifications: Help desk and technical customer service background Automation and scripting (Python, Bash) Monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Matomo, or ELK GIS visualization tools (Google Earth, ArcGIS, OpenLayers, Cesium) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Qualifications: Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance to start; TS/SCI preferred BS in a technical discipline (or equivalent) 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 jo
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