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CLOUD SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED)

NorthHill Technology
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Candidate is responsible for building and maintaining the cloud native system.  Candidate must readily adapt to changing requirements; keep up-to-date on emerging technologies; and be ready to help implement these new products and technologies to enhance the system.  

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experience with Linux (Red Hat and CentOS desired)  
  • Enterprise Service – Active Directory, LDAP, DNS  
  • System security, hardening, and accreditation (e.g. DCID 6/3, ICD-503)
  • Automated OS and cloud infrastructure installation  
  • Cloud virtualization  
  • Configuration and use of – nat, dns, ldap, nis, nfs, iptables, free ipa  
  • System performance monitoring, and tuning  
  • Performing, monitoring, and designing system backup plans  
  • Create, debug, and enhance scripts (e.g. bash, csh, Perl, ruby, python, expect)  
  • Automate repetitive tasks  
  • Basic knowledge of switching, routing, IP addressing, and networks  
  • Experience with multicast  
  • Train others on system maintenance duties  
  • Source code control systems, both use and administration (cvs, subversion, git)  
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Gluster, Ceph  
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s degree in computer related discipline is desired but not mandatory. Candidate may substitute relevant work experience.

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