Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
CompTIA Security+ certification (current, required before start date)
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Willingness to obtain a polygraph within the required timeline
Strong background in Linux systems administration and infrastructure management
Responsibilities
Provide Tier II support for operational issues, performing root cause analysis and mitigation
Serve as a subject matter expert on user metrics, system health, and performance
Implement proactive measures to sustain operational availability
Develop scripts and utilize playbook-based automation for operational tasks
Manage COTS and GOTS software products across multiple environments
Coordinate with Enterprise Services to ensure compliance with security policies
Interface with customers and external technical teams to diagnose and resolve access issues
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in cloud infrastructure
Collaboration with a skilled team of professionals
Potential for career advancement in a classified setting
Support for obtaining necessary security clearances
Full Job Description
North Point Technology is looking to hire a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise Identity and Access Management (ICAM) system operating in a classified environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong Linux background combined with cloud infrastructure experience to deliver lifecycle systems engineering support across development and operational environments. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required, and candidates must be willing to obtain a polygraph within the customer's required timeline.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will provide Tier II support for customer-facing operational issues, performing root cause analysis and mitigation while communicating findings and maintaining a feedback loop with the development team. You will serve as a subject matter expert reviewing user metrics, system health, and overall performance, implementing proactive measures to sustain operational availability. You will develop scripts and leverage playbook-based automation to accomplish operational tasks, manage COTS and GOTS software products across multiple environments, and coordinate with Enterprise Services to ensure compliance with security policies. You will also interface with customers and external technical teams to diagnose and resolve access issues, and apply systems-level analysis to identify workflow bottlenecks.
Required Skills/Experience:
Linux systems administration and infrastructure management best practices
Amazon Web Services (S3, EC2, Reserved Instances)
Network troubleshooting across OSI model layers 4-7
Systems engineering documentation (network diagrams, data flow diagrams)
Agile collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket
COTS and GOTS software product management across multiple environments
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Identity Federation, Single Sign-On, and authorization technologies (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Kerberos, CAC/smart cards)
Engineering Review Boards and Change Management processes
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
CompTIA Security+ (current, required before start date)
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within the customer's required timeline
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.
