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Systems Engineer 3 (Hybrid) - Linux/Bash/Python/Gitlab/CI/CD/Ansible/Docker/Kubernetes

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesHybrid

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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description


Captivation Software is looking for a senior level systems engineer who is comfortable being technical hands-on position supporting the team's portfolio of projects. This is not your typical Systems Engineer position. In this position, the Systems Engineer shall be responsible for software integration efforts, PKI infrastructure, and maintaining automated infrastructure solutions to ensure high availability and scalability of HPC systems in a Linux environment.

Requirements


Security Clearance:


  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Required Skills:


  • Proficient using the Linux CLI
  • Demonstrated experience writing scripts using Bash/Python
  • Linux administration experience including software integration, service management, configuration management, and routine sustainment operations related to provisioning, storage, and networking.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and supporting COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, libraries, and packages in a Linux environment
  • Experience with FOOS Secret Management products including Vault
  • Experience with stream/batch Big Data processing and analytic frameworks
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of PKI infrastructure, principles, and concepts including managing PKI certificate lifecycle, NPE, wildcards, and FQDN
  • Experience with Git for source code management

Desired Skills:


  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Demonstrated experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.


Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,400 HSA Contribution
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D


Life at Captivation Software

Thrive Here & What We Value* Built reputation on delivering customer needs promptly* Engineers pride themselves on development & innovation for optimal solutions* Direct hiring, no third-party staffing/recruiting firms* Competitive salary range* 20% vested 401k contribution from Day 1* Above-market hourly rates & comprehensive benefits package* Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage* Five Weeks Paid Time Off* Emphasis on innovation and creativity

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