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Systems Administrator 3 - Linux/Windows/Ansible/Rancher/Docker

Captivation
Annapolis Junction, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026
💰 $270,000/yr($130,000/yr$270,000/yr)

About the role

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 systems administrator who is experienced with Linux SA work. 

 

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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline required.
  • Twenty (20) years of experience providing System Administration support
  • IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M

Required Skills:

  • Quantifiable Linux SA work experience
  • Ansible scripting
  • Some Windows SA work
  • ProxMox
  • Centrify
  • Harvester
  • Rancher
  • Kubernetes / Docker
  • Other HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure) solution (Azure Stack HCI, Cisco HyperFlex Systems, DataCore SANsymphony, Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure, HPE SimpliVity, Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), NetApp HCI, Scale Computing Platform (SC Platform)​​

 

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
  • $3,400 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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