Geospatial Content Engineer - OpenStreetMap / QGIS (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance. ***

North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on Geospatial Content Engineer to keep mission-critical OpenStreetMap and QGIS content current, secure, and usable for Department of Defense customers.

This role supports the Strata program, where teams operate, sustain, and enhance geospatial capabilities that help users access, manage, and apply GEOINT data in mission environments. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys owning geospatial content workflows, supporting users, and working across engineering and operations to keep critical data and tools available.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates to operate, sustain, and enhance OpenStreetMap and QGIS capabilities for the Department of Defense. You will help keep OSM content current, secure, and accessible across customer-directed environments while supporting the overall health and usability of geospatial content services. You will create and deliver custom OSM datasets based on user requests, support day-to-day content management activities, and help bridge sustainment and enhancement priorities across the Strata Content team. You will also work closely with users and technical teams to resolve issues, improve workflows, and ensure mission needs are met in a fast-paced operational environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, systems engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5 years of professional experience, or 3 years with a related Master’s degree

• Experience managing, maintaining, or supporting GIS content in operational environments

• Experience with geospatial visualization applications or GIS technologies such as OpenStreetMap, QGIS, ArcGIS, OpenLayers, or Cesium

• Experience working with customers or users to fulfill data requests, resolve issues, or support geospatial workflows

• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and job functions while supporting both sustainment and enhancement priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment

• Active Top Secret clearance required to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience with at least one of the following: Python, JavaScript, or Java

• Experience with Red Hat Linux, PostgreSQL, AWS, or Apache

• Experience working in AWS or other cloud environments

• Help desk or technical customer support experience

• Experience creating, packaging, validating, or delivering custom OSM datasets

• Experience supporting secure geospatial content across multiple customer environments

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.