DevOps​/Systems Engineer; Top Secret Clearance Required

Dev Ops / Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Alexandria, Virginia, United States;
Chantilly, Virginia, United States;
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Dev Ops / Systems Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work hand in hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system. This role involves standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments, along with the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast moving cloud automation environment and enjoys building reliable, innovative systems in support of the mission.

THIS JOB REQUIRES AN ACTIVE TS CLEARANCE. PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE TS CLEARANCE.

• Standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments, along with the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.

• Working hand in hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system.

• Experience with cloud computing and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop operating systems
• System design and architecture across hardware, software, and networking
• Working knowledge of custom code development and code reviews
  
  Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  methodologies and workflows
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Git Lab functionality, error codes, and scripting
• Experience with Red Hat Open Shift
• Experience developing web applications with Python

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
• Experience using AWS services and technologies (e.g., Cloud Formation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Docker containers
• Experience writing, maintaining, and documenting architecture diagrams
• Experience with team collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, Rocket Chat)
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI post hire
• DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)

Excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work‑life balance. We value our employees and provide a close-knit and open atmosphere where owners are directly available to team members.

Apply with North Point Technology today!

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