Saffire Experienced IT - (TS/SCI)

This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

North Point Technology is looking for TS/SCI-cleared IT personnel with experience on NGA's Saffire program.

This is a program-specific requisition. We’re seeking candidates with prior experience supporting the NGA Saffire program to join the follow-on Chinook effort at North Point Technology. We are hiring across multiple disciplines: Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Test Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Systems Administrators, and DevSecOps Engineers.

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (CI Poly preferred) and U.S. citizenship are required per contract.

Primary Responsibilities:

(Role-dependent; examples below)

• Build, secure, and operate GEOINT mission systems for the Chinook program in classified cloud/on-prem environments.

• Deliver containerized microservices, data services, and mission workflows; automate CI/CD and security controls.

• Plan and execute Agile/Scrum delivery with government stakeholders; refine backlogs and measure value each increment.

• Develop and maintain automated testing (unit/integration/performance/security) and gating in CI pipelines.

• Engineer/administer platforms (Linux, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud/C2S); ensure RMF/IC control compliance and ATO sustainment.

• Troubleshoot, monitor, and harden production systems; create runbooks and contribute to program roadmaps.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI eligibility (CI Poly preferred); U.S. citizen.

• Prior NGA Saffire experience or directly transferable mission delivery in NGA environments applicable to Chinook.

• Relevant degree or equivalent hands-on experience in one of the listed disciplines.

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more (role-dependent):

  • Software/DevSecOps: Python/Java/JS/Go; Docker/Kubernetes; GitLab/Jenkins; Terraform/Ansible; Sonar/Nexus/Vault; REST/GraphQL.

  • Cloud/Systems Admin: RHEL/Linux, networking, IAM, logging/monitoring, backup/DR; AWS GovCloud/C2S.

  • Systems/SE&I: requirements, MBSE, interface control, integration/test, RMF/ATO artifacts.

  • Test/QA: test strategy/design, automation frameworks, CI gating, performance/security testing.

  • Product/Scrum: backlog ownership, story mapping, road-mapping, metrics (flow/velocity), stakeholder comms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Front-end development experience using React, Angular, or Vue.js.

• Knowledge of GEOINT data standards (OGC WMS/WFS, NSG).

• Experience with Elasticsearch / OpenSearch.

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect, CISSP, or SAFe Agile

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!