North Point Technology

DevOps / Systems Operations Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

North Point Technology$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of systems and operations experience
  • Proficient in Linux (Red Hat), PostgreSQL, AWS, and Apache
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, TS/SCI preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent
  • Experience in help desk and technical customer service roles
  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Bash)
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Matomo, or ELK

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day system operations for the GVS environment
  • Conduct security scanning and ensure system compliance
  • Handle patch management to maintain system stability
  • Provide on-call support as needed
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to meet compliance metrics
  • Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure service performance
  • Ensure environments remain secure and stable

Benefits

  • Onsite work location in Herndon, VA
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment
  • Collaboration with diverse teams including customers and subcontractors
  • Potential for skill growth in advanced technologies and tools
  • Engagement in compliance and security best practices
Full Job Description
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)


For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

About North Point Technology

North Point Technology is an information technology company that provides a range of services including software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company works with clients in the government, defense, and intelligence sectors to help them modernize their technology infrastructure and improve their operational efficiency. North Point Technology was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Learn more about North Point Technology
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$500,000
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$10 million

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