Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Keycloak/Ansible/Docker/CI/CD
- LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary130k to 270k USD a year
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceCaptivation Software's careers page (Greenhouse)
- Last checked1 h ago on Captivation Software's careers page
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 software engineer who shall be responsible for implementing access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.
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
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash) to automate tasks and processes
- Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming language
- Experience implementing RBAC/ABAC for HPC systems
- Experience with advanced Linux security administration including PAM, SELinux, file permissions, ACLs, and audit logging.
- Experience developing IAM solutions using Keycloak
- Experience implementing identity federation and SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)
- Experience developing and maintaining secret management integrations using HashiCorp Vault
- Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
- Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired Skills:
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
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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