Systems Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance Required with agreement to obtain CI Poly)

<p>North Point Technology is looking to hire a Systems Administrator / Help Desk Engineer to support a cutting-edge Agile software development program for an Intelligence Community customer. The qualified candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and will ensure the stability, security, and performance of the cloud and on-premises environments that enable mission users and Agile teams. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise across Linux and Windows systems, thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges, and delivers responsive support in a fast-paced, classified environment. This role requires committing to either a morning shift starting at 6 AM EST or an evening shift ending at 10 PM EST.<br><strong><br>***This job requires active <strong style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">TS/SCI</strong>&nbsp;clearance.&nbsp; Please apply only if you have an active&nbsp;<strong style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">TS/SCI </strong>clearance. ***</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This position leads systems operations and ensures the availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure supporting geospatial analytics, software development, and data services. Duties include administering Linux and Windows-based systems; diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and end-user issues while managing support tickets through resolution; architecting and managing server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM); performing OS installation, configuration, hardening, and patching in compliance with DoD STIGs; and monitoring and tuning system performance through root cause analysis. The role also maintains automation scripts and infrastructure as code (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash), supports backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning, maintains system documentation and configuration baselines, and collaborates with cybersecurity, network engineering, and software development teams. Additional duties include leading deployment of system enhancements and modernization initiatives and participating in security audits, incident response, and operational readiness activities.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Required Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS) and Windows Server system administration</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Architecting and managing server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Automation and scripting with Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, and Python</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid cloud environments</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">STIG compliance, system hardening, ACAS scans, and RMF processes</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Enterprise networking, identity/access management, and storage concepts</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and end-user issues and managing support tickets through resolution</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Supporting IC or DoD classified environments</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Preferred Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience supporting GEOINT missions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">DevOps tools and pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Enterprise backup and recovery solutions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and PKI</li> </ul> <p></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <div class="flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1"> <div data-find-provider-scope=""> <div data-sizer-excess="0"> <div data-index="1" data-last-message="true"> <div data-test-render-count="1"> <div class="group"> <div class="flex justify-start ml-0.5" data-message-action-bar=""> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><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>