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Software Development, IT Consulting

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/IaC/Docker/CI/CD

Name: RiseMe
Availability: InStock

Annapolis Junction, MDOnsiteFull Time$130,000–$270,000 /yrPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

Linux CLI
Linux Suite of Tools
Bash
Python
Java
RHEL
CentOS
Rocky
Ubuntu
Delinea Secret Server

Nice to have

Atlassian Suite
Jira
Confluence
enterprise security tools

Role summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior Software Engineer to engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain a project Tool's Suite on Linux systems. This role focuses on secure credential management, privileged access, secrets management, and automation aligned with security and compliance. The engineer will be an SME for the tool's technologies, collaborating with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams. A Master's degree and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, or 9 years of experience is required. Must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.

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 senior level software engineer who shall be responsible for the engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of the project Tool's Suite in a Linux environment. This role ensures secure credential management, privileged access controls, secrets management, and automation capabilities that align with mission security and compliance requirements. The Software Engineer shall serve as the SME for the tool's technologies running on Linux systems and shall collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

Requirements

Security 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:

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools

Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python

Recent software development experience using Python and Java

Strong background in Linux administration such as RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu

Hands-on experience implementing or supporting at least one Delinea product (e.g., Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault)

Understanding of identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM), certificate-based authentication, and security best practices

Experience troubleshooting system-level issues in distributed environments, including logs, services, networking, and authentication

Familiarity with API-based integrations, RESTful services, and secrets automation in CI/CD pipelines

Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns

Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution

Desired Skills:

Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence

Experience supporting enterprise security tools or working in a cybersecurity-focused software engineering role

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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