Salary
$130k per year
Location
In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Middle · 10+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Captivation scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Build something to be proud of.. Learn how Captivation ® creates innovative software solutions for the Armed Forces and Intelligence Community.
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 administrator who has strong Linux experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
- Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
- Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
- Stay current with DevOps trends
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:
- Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
- Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
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
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