Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Keycloak/Ansible/Docker/CI/CD
Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, MD
Posted 4 Nov 2026
Skills in this posting
- python
- docker
- ansible
- gitlab ci
- ci/cd
- linux
- git
- jira
- agile
- scrum
About the role
<div class="content-intro"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Build to something to be proud of.</strong></span></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Description</span></h1>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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.</span></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Requirements</span></h1>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Security Clearance:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.</li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Required Skills:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience using the Linux CLI</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in scripting (Bash) to automate tasks and processes</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming language</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience implementing RBAC/ABAC for HPC systems</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with advanced Linux security administration including PAM, SELinux, file permissions, ACLs, and audit logging.</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing IAM solutions using Keycloak</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience implementing identity federation and SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing and maintaining secret management integrations using HashiCorp Vault</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Git Source Control System</li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Desired Skills:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.</strong></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Benefits</span></h1>
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<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Above Market Hourly Rates</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">$3,600 HSA Contribution</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6 Weeks Paid Time Off</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability/AD&amp;D</span></li>
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