Software Integration Engineer 4 - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm

Linuxconfig; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software integration engineer to operate in Linux environments, maintain Kubernetes clusters, and develop capabilities using Docker/Podman, Helm, Flux, and Ansible. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and secure, scalable platform services.

The candidate should have a Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility or be willing to obtain one, with extensive experience in Linux, scripting, and container orchestration. Annapolis Junction, MD.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Scripting in Bash and Python for task automation.
• Containerization with Docker/Podman; Kubernetes cluster admin.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads including ingress, networking, storage.
• IaC principles using Ansible; Flux to deploy Helm charts.
• Git for source control and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development.
• Automate deployment, scaling and management of containerized apps.
• Support security, performance, and reliability of the CASA Compute Environment.
• Work with IaC approaches and integrate with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes administration

CI/CD tooling

Git

IaC concepts

Ansible

Flux

Helm

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field (substitution for experience)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Helm

Flux

Git

Ansible

VS Code

VMware

GitLab CI/CD

NGINX

HAProxy

Confluence/Jira

Job description

Software Integration Engineer 4 - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm

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 working in Linux environments to perform Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development. Tools and Services includeKubernetes, Docker, PodMan, Helm, Flux, Git, Ansible, VS Code, VMWare, OneView, GitLab CI/CD, FastAPI, uv, HAProxy, NGINX, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira). The team delivers the Platform-as-a-Service component of the CASA Compute Environment (CEE) which provides secure, multi-tenant, performant and highly available Kubernetes clusters. Use of automated deployment, scaling and management of containerized applications is required to support its large mission base. Knowledge of IaC is required to support provisioning and maintenance of the clusters.

Candidates applying for this position 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 a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least ten (10) 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 ten (10) 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 with the Linux CLI, and Linux tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python for task automation
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Experience administration 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 with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible
• Experience using Flux to deploy and manage Helm Charts
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing within the eVo environment and transfer of artifacts to the customer’s network
• Experience with release management to include developing production deployment scripts and procedures
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python and Kopf applications (FastAPI, operators, 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

Voluntary Self-Identification

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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.

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