Systems Engineer 3 - Bash/Python/Linux/IaC/CI/CD/Docker

Annapolis, MD, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $130,000.00 - 270,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • IT Management
  • Auditing
  • Security Clearance
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Science
  • Engineering Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Command-line Interface
  • Scripting
  • Bash
  • Python
  • System Administration
  • COTS
  • Systems Engineering
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
  • DevOps
  • Documentation
  • Identity Management
  • Linux
  • Directory Services
  • LDAP
  • Active Directory
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Authentication
  • Service Level
  • Ansible
  • API
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Workflow
  • Docker
  • Atlassian
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Cyber Security
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • STIG
  • ISO 9000
  • Management
  • Recruiting
  • Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Summary

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 senior level systems engineer who shall serve as the technical lead for the planning, deploying, and documenting the Delinea Tools Suite across the organization's Linux environments. This role is responsible for translating security and operational requirements into effective privileged access and secrets management solutions. The System Engineer shall design deployment strategies, ensure alignment with the mission's architecture, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support sustainment, audits, and future expansion.

Requirements
Security Clearance:
    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:
    • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools
    • Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python to automate manual processes
    • Experience performing basic System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux environment
    • Strong Linux systems engineering background (e.g., RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu)
    • Hands-on experience planning or deploying at least one Delinea product (Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault, or related tools)
    • Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation for architecture, configuration, and operational processes
    • Familiar with identity and access management concepts, PAM solutions, least-privilege principles, and secure configuration guidelines
    • Familiar with integrating Linux systems with authentication and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, FreeIPA)
    • Strong problem-solving skills related to enterprise systems, authentication pipelines, and service-level troubleshooting
    • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
    • Familiar with API-driven integrations and secrets management in CI/CD workflows
    • Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret-handling patterns
    Desired Skills:
    • Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools including Jira and Confluence
    • Experience in cybersecurity engineering roles or working within compliance-driven environments (STIGs, NIST, ISO, etc.)

    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
    Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
    • Dice Id: 90995711
    • Position Id: 8ec256f3dd51d8b26bb4eeceabd8a972
    • Posted 7 hours ago
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