Systems Engineer 3 - Cisco/Juniper/Arista/Windows/Linux/Kubernetes/Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k up to 20%

HSA contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer to maintain system integrity, performance, and security for critical client/server environments.

You will join a small, mission‑focused team that collaborates with users and customers to deliver secure, reliable solutions, leveraging Windows/Linux, AD/LDAP, and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of systems engineering experience.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI clearance and favorable polygraph.
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system integrity, performance, and security for critical client/server environments.
• Work with a small, mission‑focused team that interacts with users and customers.
• Escalate issues to management and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure security compliance and patch management across systems.

Skills

System engineering

System administration

Security compliance

Networking devices

Windows/Linux admin

Kubernetes

Active Directory

Group Policy

Security patching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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 mid level systems engineerwith experience in System Administration Automation, management and security compliance. Candidate must focus on maintaining system integrity, performance, and security for critical client/server environments, demanding strong problem-solving and communication skills. Candidate must be prepared to work with a small, mission focused team that frequently interacts with users and the customer.

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:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Six (6) years of systems engineering experience

Required Skills:

• Strong System Engineering and System Administration
• Strong knowledge of Security Compliance
• Strong knowledge of networking devices. (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)System Administration skills for Windows/Linux
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/containerization
• Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, Network Services
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and patching
• Communication and escalation of issues to management

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