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

North Point Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on‑premise systems within a mission operations environment. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph post‑hire. The engineer will work on a geospatial intelligence solution supporting government end users.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate regularly with stakeholders to maintain system security compliance.
• Author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures.
• Support day‑to‑day sustainment of mission‑critical infrastructure.

Required Skills and 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 and 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).

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work‑life balance.
• Close‑knit, open atmosphere with direct access to company owners.
• Opportunities to work on long‑term projects leveraging the latest technology.