DevOps / Systems Operations Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required) at North Point Technology (Herndon Virginia, United States)
North Point Technology· Herndon Virginia, United States·
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 join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
Why work at North Point Technology
- Culture: Entrepreneurial, community-oriented, and flexible. The company values employee involvement in all aspects of the business and direct client contact.
- Work environment: Small engineering firm where engineers can gain hands-on experience across multiple projects and industries.
- Remote / hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated; likely on-site in Johnson City, NY, with possible travel to client sites.
- Perks: Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work hours, potential for relocation assistance and signing bonus for qualified candidates.
- Engineering culture: Focus on continuous learning, certification in automation software (e.g., Ignition is a plus), and project management growth.
- Community involvement: The company supports local charities, schools, FIRST Robotics teams, and global missions (e.g., Haiti, Kenya). Employees are encouraged to volunteer.
- Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to travel domestically and internationally with a valid U.S. passport.