North Point Technology

Linux Systems Administrator - HPC (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

North Point Technology$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Strong Linux administration experience
  • Proven background in cloud and on-premise system maintenance
  • Experience managing RHEL environments
  • Expertise with Linux clusters for HPC systems
  • Proficient in vulnerability remediation and STIG/IAVA scans
  • Scripting skills for automation and system configuration

Responsibilities

  • Lead system changes and improvements for a geospatial environment
  • Troubleshoot issues with government and contractor POCs
  • Recommend configuration changes to enhance system performance
  • Ensure systems remain security compliant with stakeholder collaboration
  • Author and update operational and security documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support mission-critical operations
  • Engagement with both government and contractor teams
  • Environment focused on high-performance computing and system optimization
  • Chance to work on significant geospatial solutions
  • Possibility for professional growth in a tech-forward setting
Full Job Description
North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Engineer to support our mission operations team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance, and will support the operation and sustainment of a mission-critical geospatial solution serving Department of War end users. The ideal candidate has strong Linux system administration experience and a proven background in the installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of mission-critical cloud and on-premise systems.

This program requires employees to have an active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities:

This position involves taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements in support of a mission-critical geospatial environment. Duties will include working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues, proactively recommending configuration changes to improve system performance, partnering with stakeholders to keep systems security compliant, and authoring and updating operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Linux administration experience provisioning end users
  • Experience managing and configuring RHEL environments
  • Experience building, optimizing, and maintaining multi-node environments that run parallel workloads
  • Experience with Linux clusters, specifically Slurm and MPI, to support High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
  • Strong understanding of NGA networking
  • Proficient in reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities
  • Experience performing virtual machine backups and snapshots
  • Experience working with Security to support ISCP exercises
  • Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
  • Knowledge of systems, architectural, software development, and software sustainment practices


Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Red Hat certification(s)
  • Linux certification(s)
  • Agile certification(s)
  • Experience with team collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence)


Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)


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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