DevOps / Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Alexandria, Virginia, United States · On-site

About this role

North Point Technology is looking to hire a DevOps / 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 active TS clearance.  Please apply only if you have an active TS clearance.

Responsibilities:

North Point Technology is looking to hire a DevOps / 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.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 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 DevSecOps methodologies and workflows
  • Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with GitLab functionality, error codes, and scripting
  • Experience with RedHat OpenShift
  • Experience developing web applications with Python

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
  • Experience using AWS services and technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, 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, RocketChat)
  • Microsoft and/or AWS certifications

Qualifications:

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

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!  We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!  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. 

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! 

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

Company at a glance

North Point Technology, LLC, was founded in 2002 by Lisa W. Lee and Robert P. Lee, with a basic mission to provide the highest-quality service possible in systems integration, automation engineering and industrial controls. The firm also offers proprietary software products, which allow our clients to optimize their industrial automation processes and implement the latest in systems engineering solutions at a fraction of the cost and time.

The firm is one of only a few systems integrators in the Northeastern U.S. which holds a Premier level of Certification in Ignition software by Inductive Automation.

We employ a staff of highly specialized engineers with expertise in a wide variety of industries and applications. Our business administration and operations staff have executive level experience with Fortune 500 corporations in high tech manufacturing and engineering. We value and promote hard work, ingenuity, creativity, strong client partnerships, and good business ethics.

North Point Technology is a business member of the Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA) internationally, The Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology of the Southern Tier( AM&T), as well as The Greater Binghamton and Greater Syracuse Chambers of Commerce. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a flexible and varied work environment, with challenging opportunities in the field of industrial automation and control systems engineering. We are growing with new office locations to support a diverse client base.

We serve clients across the United States and around the world, including Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

*North Point Technology, LLC is categorized as a Women Owned Business Enterprise(WBE) and a Small Business Enterprise.
The company holds WBE Certification with the City of Albany, New York.

Founded2002
Team Size11-50 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryIndustrial Automation
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Top Benefits

  • Compensation
  • Flexible Work-life Balance

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