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Captivation Software

Systems Administrator 2 - Linux/CI/CD/Ansible/Terraform/DevOps

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kfull-timemidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Systems Administrator with strong Linux expertise to manage IT infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines, and automate operations using DevOps tools. The role requires 10 years of systems administration experience, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and involves collaborating with development teams in a mission-critical environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage and monitor servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
  • Troubleshoot system issues and optimize availability and performance
  • Automate routine tasks using Ansible, Terraform, and scripting
  • Implement security controls including firewalls, antivirus, and access management
  • Document system configurations and stay current with DevOps trends

What they're looking for

  • Linux system administration
  • CI/CD pipeline design and management
  • Ansible configuration management
  • Terraform infrastructure-as-code
  • Scripting and automation
  • Cloud environment management
  • Network and security administration
  • Troubleshooting and performance optimization

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Above-market hourly rates
  • $3,000 annual professional development allowance
  • Mission-focused work supporting national security
  • Direct-hire position with stable employment
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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 maintaining CI/CD pipelines—what tools and platforms have you used?
  • How have you used Ansible and Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management?
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