DevOps / Systems Operations Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Systems and operations experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Proficiency with Linux (Red Hat), PostgreSQL, AWS, and Apache</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Help desk and technical customer service background</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Automation and scripting (Python, Bash)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Matomo, or ELK</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">GIS visualization tools (Google Earth, ArcGIS, OpenLayers, Cesium)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance to start; TS/SCI preferred</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">BS in a technical discipline (or equivalent)</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!&nbsp; We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!&nbsp; 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.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>