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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - DevOps

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a senior DevOps engineer with 20+ years of experience to lead development, deployment, and administration of mission-critical satellite communication systems. The role requires expertise in C++/Python, Kubernetes, and GPU technologies, with a focus on complex system evolution and cross-functional collaboration in a customer-facing capacity.

What you'll do

  • Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters including Rancher and RKE2 implementations
  • Develop and maintain mission-critical satellite communication systems using C++ or Python
  • Ensure smooth operation and high availability of complex systems from development through production
  • Configure and troubleshoot Kubernetes control plane components, networking, and storage
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet software requirements and customer needs
  • Implement and manage Kubernetes security, monitoring, and lifecycle automation

What they're looking for

  • Kubernetes cluster design and lifecycle management
  • Rancher and RKE2 implementation
  • C++ or Python development
  • GPU technologies
  • Kubernetes security (RBAC, secrets, certificate management, policy engines)
  • Cluster networking and storage management
  • Helm
  • High availability system configuration
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing and deploying production Kubernetes clusters at scale, particularly with Rancher or RKE2.
  • How have you approached troubleshooting control plane component issues in Kubernetes environments?
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