Systems Administrator 2 - Bash/Docker/CI/CD/Unix/RKE2

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
Software
The Role
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 will be assisting with daily responsibilities. 


Responsibilities
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
  • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications on RKE2 and Kubernetes clusters
  • Write and maintain Bash scripts for automation and management tasks
  • Manage Docker container deployments and orchestration
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth and efficient software releases
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for production environments
  • Document processes, workflows, and configurations

RequirementsSecurity 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
Required Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of RKE2 and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration
  • Proficiency in Bash scripting and Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with additional automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and cloud platforms (AWS)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

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

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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
19 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Build something to be proud of. Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business. 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 a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure. We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.

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