Captivation

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

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

Platform EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USA$130k - $270k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus at least ten years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment; alternatively, five years of full-time directly related Computer Science work may substitute for the degree, with at least ten years of demonstrable experience.
An industry-recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute for one year of experience.
A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have a Cyberspace Certification & Qualification (C2Q), such as Security+, or be willing to obtain a qualified certification within six months of assignment.
Experience with the Linux command-line interface and Linux tools.
Experience developing Bash and Python scripts for task automation.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
Experience administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress, performance, networking, storage, and related areas.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles, concepts, and methodologies using 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.

Responsibilities

Work in Linux environments to perform Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development.
Support provisioning and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters using Infrastructure as Code.
Support automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications for a large mission base.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing within the eVo environment and transferring artifacts to the customer's network.
Experience with release management, including 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 and Grafana.
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python and Kopf applications, including FastAPI, operators, and microservices.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

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 include Kubernetes, 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.)
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

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

About the Company

Captivation

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 2014

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