Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/IaC/Docker/CI/CD
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD
About this role
**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 Software Engineer** responsible for the engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of the **Tool’s Suite** in a **Linux** environment. This role ensures **secure credential management**, **privileged access controls**, **secrets management**, and **automation capabilities** aligned with mission security and compliance requirements. You will serve as the **SME** for the tool’s technologies running on Linux systems and collaborate closely with **Security, Infrastructure, and DevOps** teams. --- ## Requirements ### Security Clearance - Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a **favorable Polygraph**; therefore, all candidates must be **U.S. citizens**. ### Minimum Qualifications - **Master’s** in Computer Science (or related) + **5 years** experience as a SWE in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. - **Bachelor’s** in Computer Science (or related) + **7 years** experience as a SWE in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. - **9 years** experience as a SWE in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. ### Required Skills - Experience using the **Linux CLI** and Linux tool suite - Scripting experience with **Bash/Python** - Recent development experience using **Python** and **Java** - Strong Linux administration background (e.g., **RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu**) - Hands-on experience implementing/supporting at least one **Delinea** product (e.g., **Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault**) - Understanding of **IAM**, **PAM**, **certificate-based authentication**, and security best practices - Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues in distributed environments (logs, services, networking, authentication) - Familiarity with **API-based integrations**, **RESTful services**, and **secrets automation** in **CI/CD** pipelines - Experience with **IaC** principles and automation tools such as **Ansible** and **SaltStack** - Experience with containerization technologies such as **Docker** and **Podman**, including secret-handling patterns - Experience sustaining/supporting large Linux clusters (day-to-day operations, monitoring, problem resolution) ### Desired Skills - Experience with **Atlassian** tools such as **Jira** and **Confluence** - Experience supporting enterprise security tools or working in a cybersecurity-focused software engineering role --- **Note:** 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 years of experience) - **401(k):** Up to **20%** contribution (no matching required; vested from day 1) - **Above market hourly rates** - **$3,600 HSA contribution** - **6 weeks paid time off** - Company-paid **medical/dental/vision**, **life insurance**, **short-term & long-term disability**, and **AD&D**
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