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

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Above market hourly rates

$3,600 HSA contribution

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Senior Software Engineer responsible for the engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of project Tool's Suite in a Linux environment. Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and significant experience with Linux, Python, and Java. Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $270,000 based on experience along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a software engineer with a Master's degree.
• Or 7 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of Tool's Suite.
• Ensures secure credential management and privileged access controls.
• Collaborates closely with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Linux CLI and Tools

Python

Java

Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu)

Delinea products (Secret Server, Privilege Manager)

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Troubleshooting system-level issues

API-based integrations

IaC principles

Docker

Large Linux clusters sustainment

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Atlassian Suite (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 will 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.

Benefits

• 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

As set forth in Captivation Software’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.