Linux System Administrator, Top Secret/SCI

Job overview

The Linux System Administrator works onsite in Chantilly, VA; compensation is not specified. North Point Technology supports high-priority intelligence community programs and customer missions with technology solutions. The administrator maintains Linux environments across operational and development settings, supporting system availability, mission continuity, and cloud-forward initiatives. The role manages collaboration applications, responds to system issues, coordinates failover and upgrades, and documents security and operational procedures.

What you'll do

• Administer Linux systems and collaboration applications including Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat
• manage user accounts and access
• monitor performance and respond to anomalies
• implement configuration changes
• coordinate outages and failover decisions
• test upgrades and patches
• partner on security compliance
• document incidents, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions
• develop user guides, procedures, and Linux scripts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

linux system administrator

chantilly va

full-time

linux administration

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

polygraph required

comptia security+

jira

confluence

rocketchat

panama shift

weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that the company provides benefits but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, willingness to obtain a polygraph within the customer’s timeline, active CompTIA Security+ before starting, and U.S. citizenship. Panama shift schedule includes weekends and holidays.

About the employer

North Point Technology is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.