About the role

What will you do at North Point Technology, LLC?

***Active TS clearance required; must be eligible for CI Polygraph. Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.. ***

North Point Technology is looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to provide full-spectrum DevOps support for a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based enterprise environment, including initial deployment, site support, and automation. The qualified candidate must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who thrives in an agile, standards-driven environment and enjoys working closely with site teams, users, and government stakeholders to deliver reliable, repeatable deployments.

Responsibilities

This position provides full-spectrum DevOps support across the deployment lifecycle of a RHEL/SE Linux based enterprise product. Duties include deploying and maintaining RHEL/SE Linux configurations through Red Hat Satellite and Ansible automation, working one-on-one with site administrators to troubleshoot automation and deployment issues, and installing software libraries that function within the RHEL/SE Linux environment. The engineer monitors and modifies the enterprise environment in an agile, highly flexible setting, engages third-party vendors to translate and integrate manual steps into the automated deployment process, and creates or modifies existing DevOps automation to correct errors and improve deployment capabilities. Additional duties include developing and executing test plans for filesystem upgrades, resolving issues with vendor support, providing support to staff and end users, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver quality projects on schedule.
Required Skills/Experience::
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux administration and configuration management
Deployment and automation using Red Hat Satellite and Ansible
Troubleshooting automation and deployment issues alongside site administrators
Installing and supporting software libraries within a RHEL/SE Linux environment
Integrating third-party vendor tools and manual steps into an automated deployment process
Developing and executing test plans, including filesystem upgrades
Experience working in an Agile environment
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Supporting staff and end users to resolve enterprise environment issues
Improving and modifying existing DevOps automation to correct errors and expand deployment capabilities
Experience supporting new business growth with additional customers

Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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.

Which skills does this role require?

Red Hat Enterprise LinuxSE LinuxRed Hat SatelliteAnsibleConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingAgileTest PlanningFilesystem UpgradesTop Secret/SCI ClearanceRHELCI/CDCI PolygraphLinux Administration

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