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Systems Administrator 3 - Linux/STE/STN/Virtualization/Ansible/Python/Kubernetes/Docker

Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD

unknownmid$130,000–$270,000Posted Oct 28, 2026LinuxAnsiblePythonKubernetesDockerProxmoxVMwareKVM

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**Systems Administrator 3 - Linux/STE/STN/Virtualization/Ansible/Python/Kubernetes/Docker** ## Overview Captivation is looking for a mid-level Systems Administrator to assist with daily responsibilities supporting DevOps and live systems. ## Responsibilities - Work on large mixed Contractor/Civilian, SA/SE teams supporting DevOps and live systems - Support Linux and Windows physical servers and virtual machines - Review monitoring, check email and team Skype updates for mission-critical issues, then work tickets in JIRA - Support backend environments for Mission/Operations users and desktops, including authentication, DNS, share drives, home directories, and related communications - Coordinate effectively with other SAs/SEs/NEs across multiple contracts, including direct civilian tasking and leadership ## Requirements ### Security Clearance - Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a **favorable polygraph** (U.S. citizenship required) ### Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline - 15 years of experience providing System Administration support ### Required Skills - Linux administration (to meet years for LCAT) - Solid experience with **STE/STN** and **DISA STIG compliance** work on Linux systems - Storage management (e.g., **CFS/DFS**, **NetApp**) - Virtualization (e.g., **Proxmox**, **RHEL KVM**, **VMware**) - IP networking and firewall experience - Some experience with containers/cloud environments ### Desired Skills - Automation tools (e.g., **Ansible**, **Salt**) - Scripting (e.g., **bash**, **Python**, **Perl**) - Backup tools (e.g., **Rubrik**, **NetBackup**) - Hyper-converged infrastructure experience (e.g., **Harvester**, **Nutanix**, **Cisco HyperFlex**) ## Notes - **Direct hire only**: Captivation will not consider candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms. ## Benefits - Annual Salary: **$130,000 - $270,000** (depends on experience) - Up to **20% 401(k)** 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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