Software Integration Engineer 4 - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD
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**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 Integration Engineer** responsible for working in **Linux** environments to perform **Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development**. You’ll support the **Platform-as-a-Service** component of the **CASA Compute Environment (CEE)**, providing **secure, multi-tenant, performant, and highly available Kubernetes clusters**. **Tools & Services include:** Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, Flux, Git, Ansible, VS Code, VMware, OneView, GitLab CI/CD, FastAPI, uv, HAProxy, NGINX, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira). **Key expectations:** - Automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications - **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** knowledge to provision and maintain clusters *Candidates must have a Cyberspace Certification & Qualification (C2Q) (e.g., Security+) or be willing to obtain a qualified certification within six months of assignment.* --- ## 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 - **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science (or related) + **10+ years** integrating/installing/configuring/upgrading/compiling/supporting COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous OS environments - OR **5 years** full-time CS directly related work (substitutable for a degree) + **10+ years** demonstrable experience - An industry-recognized professional certification (as defined in the TT0s) may substitute for **1 year** experience - **Master’s degree** may substitute for **2 years** experience ### Required Skills - Experience with **Linux CLI** and Linux tools - Scripting with **Bash/Python** for task automation - Containerization experience (**Docker/Podman**) - Kubernetes cluster administration and monitoring - Troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.) - **IaC** principles and automation tools (including **Ansible**) - Experience using **Flux** to deploy and manage **Helm** charts - **Git** for source control, branching strategies, and collaboration ### Desired Skills - Experience developing within the **eVo** environment and transferring artifacts to the customer’s network - Release management (production deployment scripts/procedures) - DevOps environment experience using **Agile** principles - Monitoring tools (e.g., **Prometheus/Grafana**) - Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.) - Experience with (or willingness to learn) Python and **Kopf** applications (FastAPI, operators, microservices, etc.) - **CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)** **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) - Up to **20% 401k contribution** (no matching required; vested from day 1) - **Above market hourly rates** - **$3,600 HSA co
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