Systems Administrator 2 - Linux

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

401k plan

Hourly rates

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Insurance & disability

Job summary

Captivation is hiring a mid‑level systems administrator with strong Linux experience to join our team supporting critical infrastructure. The role emphasizes building and maintaining IT systems, CI/CD pipelines, and secure, scalable environments.

We require a Top Secret/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least 10 years of SA experience with a technical degree. Direct hire only; extensive benefits accompany the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required.
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI clearance and favorable polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with DevOps trends.

Skills

DevOps experience

Clearance ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

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 mid level systems administrator who has strong Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Stay current with DevOps trends

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:

• Ten (10) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

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