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Systems Engineer 4 - Linux/Ansible/NiFi/Kubernetes

Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD

unknownmid$130,000–$270,000Posted Sep 16, 2026LinuxAnsibleKubernetesNiFiTLScontainers

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**Systems Engineer 4 - Linux/Ansible/NiFi/Kubernetes** **About the role** Captivation is looking for a mid-level Systems Engineer to assist with daily responsibilities and support the mission to protect our country. **Responsibilities** - Develop designs for the installation of components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters - Plan, direct, review, and coordinate the preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met - Prepare specifications, evaluate vendors, and analyze test reports - Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions - Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document practical designs that satisfy user requirements - Develop hardware installation schedules based on setup, integration, and test timelines - Conduct site surveys, assessing and documenting current site network configuration and site-unique requirements **Requirements** - **Security Clearance:** Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; candidates must be **U.S. citizens** - **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline (accredited college/university) - **10 (ten) years** of systems engineering experience **Required Skills** - Advanced Linux experience; NSYS-level troubleshooting experience - Automated testing experience - Scripting experience (or ability to walk through scripts for troubleshooting) - Collection system knowledge/experience - Tiered mission support experience - Experience creating **Ansible** scripts - Experience with containers **Desired Skills** - FORNSAT knowledge and experience within the collection environment - Ansible experience - TLS/server certificate installation, management, and troubleshooting - RF installation/modem experience - NiFi knowledge and experience in operational support and administrative tasks - Experience with **Kubernetes** **Direct Hire Only** This position is open for **direct hires only**. Candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered. **Benefits** - Annual Salary: **$130,000 - $270,000** (depends on years of experience) - Up to **20% 401k contribution** (vested from day 1) - Up to **20% 401k contribution** (No matching required) - 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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