Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting, Cybersecurity

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

St. Louis, MOOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Linux
system administration
cloud
on-premise
mission operations
TS/SCI
CI Poly
geospatial intelligence
RHEL
HPC

Nice to have

Jira
Confluence
NGA networking

Role summary

North Point Technology seeks a Systems Engineer with Linux administration experience for a mission operations environment supporting geospatial intelligence. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI Poly. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of cloud and on-premise systems, leading system changes, troubleshooting, ensuring security compliance, and authoring documentation. Key skills include RHEL administration, HPC cluster management (Slurm, MPI), STIG/IAVA remediation, scripting, systems architecture, cloud, and virtualization. A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a DoD 8570 compliant certification are required.

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.

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!

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