Captivation Software
Systems Engineer 3 - Cisco/Juniper/Arista/Windows/Linux/Kubernetes/Security
About this role
Mid-level systems engineer role focused on maintaining critical infrastructure security, performance, and compliance. The position requires expertise in networking equipment, Windows/Linux administration, Kubernetes, and security protocols within a small mission-focused team.
What you'll do
- Maintain system integrity and performance for critical client/server environments
- Implement and manage security compliance across infrastructure
- Administer networking devices including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista equipment
- Manage Windows and Linux systems including Active Directory and LDAP services
- Handle security patching and protocol implementation
- Communicate system issues and escalations to management and customers
What they're looking for
- System engineering and administration
- Security compliance knowledge
- Cisco, Juniper, Arista networking devices
- Windows and Linux system administration
- Kubernetes and containerization
- Active Directory, LDAP, Group Policy
- Security protocols and patching
- Problem-solving and communication
Benefits
- Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
- Mission-focused work environment
- Opportunity to work with small, collaborative team
- Direct hire position with company
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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.
View all jobs at Captivation SoftwareLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience managing Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking devices in production environments.
- How have you implemented security compliance frameworks in previous roles?