Captivation Software

Systems Engineer 1 - Linux/Bash/Python/STE/STN/Cisco/Docker

Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$130,000 - $270,000
Level
Junior

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 4 November 2026.

About the role

Captivation Software's standard text

Build to something to be proud of.

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 mid level systems engineer who shall collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to support a closed system that spans multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations.

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:

  • Seven (7) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity 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:

  • Proficiency using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
  • Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems
  • Experience developing automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline operational and maintenance tasks
  • Experience with the Agency’s STE/STN security compliance requirements and the ability to ensure systems adhere to established policies
  • Familiar with basic Cisco switch configuration
  • Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and container
  • Experience with creating, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation

Desired Skills:

  • Experience administering Windows systems
  • Experience with NetApp storage devices
  • Experience with virtualization technologies including vSphere/vCenter
  • Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
Captivation Software's standard text

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
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Cisco · VMware

Rare in Captivation Software's other 73 open postings.

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

76% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Captivation Software's standard text, folded away below.

Compared with Captivation Software's other open jobs.

The team: Systems Engineer

This role is one of 7 open in Systems Engineer. 3 were posted in the last 30 days.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Linux (6 of 7), Kubernetes (4 of 7), Jira (3 of 7), AWS (2 of 7), Cisco (2 of 7), Docker (2 of 7), VMware (2 of 7)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Captivation Software's own job board.

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