Software Integration Engineer 3 (On-Call) - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm/Grafana/Jira

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130k-$270k

401(k) contribution up to 20%

Above market hourly rates

HSA contribution $3,600

6 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software integration engineer to administer, maintain, and support the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The role ensures reliability, scalability, and security in a Kubernetes-based Linux infrastructure to meet mission and application needs.

The candidate will work on troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads, scripting in Bash/Python, and using IaC with Ansible, Helm, and observability tools like Prometheus/Grafana to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years related experience.
• 5 years full-time Computer Science experience can substitute for a degree; 8+ years total.
• An industry recognized certification may substitute for 1 year experience.
• Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration, maintenance, and operational support of the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security compliance.
• Monitor cluster performance to support mission and application requirements.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python

Kubernetes administration

Kubernetes troubleshooting

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

5 years CS experience substituted for degree

Master's Degree substitution for 2 years

Professional certification substitution for 1 year

Tools

Docker/Podman

Ansible

Helm Charts

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

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.

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 who shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. Tasking shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
• The individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.
• An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience.
• A Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years' experience.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
• Demonstrated experience administrating/monitoring Kubernetes clusters
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

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