Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/IaC/Docker/CI/CD

Captivation-Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $270k

401k up to 20%

HSA contribution

Insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior Software Engineer to engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain the Tool's Suite in a Linux environment. You will ensure secure credential management, PAM, and secrets automation while aligning with mission security requirements.

The role requires SME-level knowledge of Linux distributions, containerization (Docker/Podman), and IaC with Ansible/SaltStack, and close collaboration with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance and US citizenship required.
• Advanced degree with years of SWE experience in government or similar programs.
• Experience with Linux in secure, compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain Tool's Suite on Linux.
• Ensure secure credential management and secrets handling in CI/CD.
• Collaborate with security, Infra, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Linux CLI

Linux Admin

Python

Java

Delinea product

IAM PAM

CI/CD

IaC

Ansible

SaltStack

Docker

Podman

Linux clusters

Jira

Confluence

Education

Master's degree in CS or related field

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

9+ years SWE experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/IaC/Docker/CI/CD

Annapolis Junction, MD

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 who shall be responsible for the engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of the project Tool's Suite in a Linux environment. This role ensures secure credential management, privileged access controls, secrets management, and automation capabilities that align with mission security and compliance requirements. The Software Engineer shall serve as the SME for the tool's technologies running on Linux systems and shall 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 a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Strong background in Linux administration such as RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu
• Hands‑on experience implementing or supporting at least one Delinea product (e.g., Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault)
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM), certificate‑based authentication, and security best practices
• Experience troubleshooting system‑level issues in distributed environments, including logs, services, networking, and authentication
• Familiarity with API‑based integrations, RESTful services, and secrets automation in CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns
• Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience supporting enterprise security tools or working in a cybersecurity‑focused software engineering role

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

• 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
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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