Systems Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance Required with agreement to obtain CI Poly)
About this role
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.
This job requires active TS/SCI clearance. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities:
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.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS) and Windows Server system administration
- Architecting and managing server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM)
- Automation and scripting with Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, and Python
- Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid cloud environments
- STIG compliance, system hardening, ACAS scans, and RMF processes
- Enterprise networking, identity/access management, and storage concepts
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and end-user issues and managing support tickets through resolution
- Supporting IC or DoD classified environments
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience supporting GEOINT missions
- DevOps tools and pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker)
- Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
- DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and PKI
Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
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.
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