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DevOps Engineer - Platform Automation (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Herndon, Virginia, United States
***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. ***
North Point Technology is hiring a DevOps Engineer to support our Data Centric-Multi-Level Secure (DC-MLS) Enterprise team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in Linux environments, builds reliable automation, and helps deploy and support secure platforms across DC-MLS, HPC, and other mission-driven programs.
Responsibilities:
Build, improve, and maintain DevOps automation processes that support DC-MLS Enterprise deployments and initial site stand-up activities. Develop and manage Linux-based deployment, configuration, and operational workflows across secure environments. Create and maintain automation and scripting solutions to streamline provisioning, support repeatable deployments, and improve platform reliability. Use configuration management and version control tools to manage changes, support releases, and strengthen deployment consistency. Partner with enterprise and core teams to support DC-MLS implementations across HPC and other contract environments.
Required Qualifications:
- Security certification
- 5 years of combined experience in Linux, scripting or software development, and configuration management
- Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting tools
- Experience with revision control and source management tools, including CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, and GitLab CI
- Experience developing and managing DevOps deployment automation processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting secure enterprise deployments in mission-focused environments
- Experience with Linux-based DevOps workflows across HPC or multi-level secure systems
- Experience improving deployment speed, consistency, and operational support through automation
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.