Full-Time

AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS/Python/Linux/Ansible/Terraform

Posted on 7/14/2025

Captivation

Captivation

11-50 employees

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

Compensation Overview

$130k - $270k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Columbia, MD, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role requires 3-4 days/week on-site at Fort Meade, MD or Columbia, MD.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Python
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Must have a current Secret level security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities
  • Will be responsible for engineering, architecting, and deployment of Cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
  • Will develop strategic and implementation plans for information systems.
  • Will develop the infrastructure as code required to generate cloud security infrastructure and security enclaves.
  • Must be able to work in a high pressure, highly flexible environment against both short and long-term requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Any of the following AWS Certifications are highly desired: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional; AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional; AWS Certified Security – Specialty; AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty; AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty; AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate; AWS Certified Developer – Associate; AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
  • Designing, building, and managing infrastructure configured according to the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (DoD CC SRG)

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

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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

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