Full-Time
Systems Administrator 3
Linux/Windows/Ansible/Rancher/Docker
Posted on 9/10/2025
Captivation
11-50 employees
Software engineering for mission-focused teams
Compensation Overview
$130k - $270k/yr
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph; must be a U.S. citizen
- Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline
- Twenty (20) years of experience providing System Administration support
- IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M
- Quantifiable Linux System Administration work experience
- Ansible scripting
- Some Windows System Administration work
- ProxMox
- Centrify
- Harvester
- Rancher
- Kubernetes / Docker
- Other Hyperconverged Infrastructure solutions including Azure Stack HCI, Cisco HyperFlex Systems, DataCore SANsymphony, Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure, HPE SimpliVity, Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), NetApp HCI, Scale Computing Platform
- Provide senior level systems administration and support with a focus on Linux system administration.
- Work with Ansible scripting and Linux automation to manage infrastructure.
- Operate and manage ProxMox virtualization platform and Centrify for identity and access management.
- Work with Harvester and Rancher for container and virtualization management.
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes and Docker environments.
- Work with Hyperconverged Infrastructure solutions such as Azure Stack HCI and other listed HCI platforms.
- Collaborate with teams to maintain and secure the infrastructure in support of government requirements.
- Possibly engage in design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure in a DoD environment.
- Maintain security compliance per DoD requirements (IAT Level II).
Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD cyber defense spending growth expands addressable market for CYBERCOM and DISA.
- Salt Lake City expansion diversifies talent pool beyond Maryland headquarters.
- Custom software developer NAICS certification unlocks targeted federal contracting opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Booz Allen Hamilton and incumbents dominate IC contracts, squeezing $1M-revenue firms.
- Talent exodus to Palantir and scaled competitors threatens 29-person team delivery.
- JADC2 AI/ML mandate requires platform scale Captivation cannot match internally.
What makes Captivation unique
- GSA Schedule 47QRCA25DS201 contract enables direct federal procurement without competitive bidding.
- Developer-oriented culture with flattened structure attracts mission-driven engineering talent.
- Specialized expertise in DSP, ML/AI, and streaming analytics for intelligence missions.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan