Systems Administrator 2 - Linux

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
130K-270K Annually
Expert/Leader
Software
The Role
Manage and monitor Linux-based IT infrastructure across servers, networks, and cloud environments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot system issues, optimize deployment strategies, automate administrative tasks with scripting, Ansible, and Terraform, and maintain system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls. Collaborate with development teams, document configurations and procedures, and support high availability and performance.
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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 has strong Linux experience. 


Responsibilities
  • Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
  • Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
  • Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
  • Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
  • Stay current with DevOps trends

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

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

Skills Required

  • Ten years of systems administration experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Five additional years of systems administration experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
  • Current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship
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The Company
HQ: Baltimore, 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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