Systems Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance Required with agreement to obtain CI Poly)

North Point Technology, LLC
Alexandria, VA, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Active Directory Amazon Web Services Data Analysis Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bash Shell CentOS Cloud Computing Software Documentation Cyber Security Data as a Services Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
+20 more
Linux DevOps Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Geospatial Intelligence Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Microsoft Servers Public Key Infrastructure Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Software Engineering HybridCloud Git Information Technology Docker Jenkins Vmware

Job description

This position leads systems operations and ensures the availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure supporting geospatial analytics, software development, and data services. Duties include administering Linux and Windows-based systems; diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and end-user issues while managing support tickets through resolution; architecting and managing server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM); performing OS installation, configuration, hardening, and patching in compliance with DoD STIGs; and monitoring and tuning system performance through root cause analysis. The role also maintains automation scripts and infrastructure as code (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash), supports backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning, maintains system documentation and configuration baselines, and collaborates with cybersecurity, network engineering, and software development teams. Additional duties include leading deployment of system enhancements and modernization initiatives and participating in security audits, incident response, and operational readiness activities.

Requirements

  • Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS) and Windows Server system administration
  • Architecting and managing server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM)
  • Automation and scripting with Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, and Python
  • Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid cloud environments
  • STIG compliance, system hardening, ACAS scans, and RMF processes
  • Enterprise networking, identity/access management, and storage concepts
  • Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and end-user issues and managing support tickets through resolution
  • Supporting IC or DoD classified environments

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Experience supporting GEOINT missions
  • DevOps tools and pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker)
  • Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
  • DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and PKI, * Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline

About the company

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.

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