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Quality Assurance Linux Administrator 1

Captivation
Annapolis Junction, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025
💰 $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 mid level Linux systems administrator who will assist the team with completing daily responsibilities. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Review security scan results, provides necessary updates directly to resolve security vulnerabilities or works with other applications and efforts to resolve vulnerabilities.
  • Works with customer’s necessary to review System Security Plan accreditation and re-accreditation requirements.
  • Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
  • Provides support for hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
  • Configures and manages Linux operating system and installs
  • Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability
  • Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
  • Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning.
  • Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
  • Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components.

 

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:

  • A minimum of four (3) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline

 

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
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

 

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