Systems Engineer

***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance. ***

North Point Technology is looking for a Systems Engineer to support a critical mission out of Herndon, VA . Regular on-call support, outside of 6 am- 6 pm, is required for this position and requires the ability to physically access the Herndon facility. Applicants should be self-motivated, fast-paced, curious problem solvers with a BS in Computer Science or related field, plus the following skills/experience:

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Systems Engineer will be a member of the Operations Team who support the enterprise system and services to ensure the program's systems operate well and customer needs are met.
• The Systems Engineer works with customers to solve issues and answer questions regarding the program's capabilities and services.
• As part of the Operations team, the Systems Engineer will collaborate with the customer, subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates and customers to ensure the program's systems operate well according to contractual requirements
• Perform systems maintenance such as security scans and software patching

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar distros
• Prior Help Desk or technical customer service experience
• Experience with systems maintenance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience automating tasks by script
• Experience with Zabbix, Matomo, or ELK
• Experience with Geospatial visualization applications or GIS technologies (Google Earth, ArcGIS, OpenLayers, Cesium)

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!