Software Integration Engineer 3 (On-Call) - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm/Grafana/Jira

Captivation Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Captivation Software is seeking a senior-level software integration engineer to administer, maintain, and provide operational support for the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters on a Linux-based infrastructure. The role supports platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in line with mission and application requirements.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and at least eight years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
• Alternatively, five years of full-time, directly related Computer Science work may substitute for the degree; at least eight years of demonstrable experience is still required.
• An industry-recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute for one year of experience.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Experience developing Bash and Python scripts.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Demonstrated experience administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible.
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment using Agile principles and methodologies.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, developing Python applications such as REST services and microservices.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and provide operational support for the PaaS component of the CCE.
• Support the reliability, scalability, and security compliance of the platform.
• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress, performance, networking, storage, and related areas.
• Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments.
• Write, deploy, and maintain Helm Charts.
• Use automation tools and IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies, including Ansible.

Benefits

• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution; no matching required and vested from day one.
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of paid time off.
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior