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

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Insurance coverage

HSA contribution

Above market pay

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior Software Integration Engineer 3 (On-Call) to administer the CASA Compute Environment's PaaS, a secure Kubernetes-based Linux platform. You will ensure reliability, security compliance, and performance while supporting mission-driven applications.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years in software integration, and expertise with Linux tooling, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Helm, and Grafana. Annapolis Junction, MD-based; direct hire only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; 8+ years integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, and supporting software in heterogeneous environments.
• Five years of full-time CS-related work; 8+ years total experience preferred.
• A professional certification may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and high performance in Kubernetes clusters.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads including ingress, networking, and storage issues.
• Implement IaC using Ansible and maintain Helm charts; monitor with Prometheus/Grafana.

Skills

Linux CLI

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

Grafana

Prometheus

Ansible

Git

Kubernetes troubleshooting

Jira

Jira/Atlassian tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Professional certification (TT0s)

Tools

Jira

Job description

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

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 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 with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Demonstrated experience administrating and 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.)

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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