Systems Engineer 1 - Linux/Bash/Python/STE/STN/Cisco/Docker
About The Position
Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to collaborate closely with customer stakeholders in supporting a closed system spanning multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations. The role supports the mission to protect the country and focuses on maintaining and improving systems through operational support, automation, security compliance, and technical documentation. This position is open to direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered. Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph and be U.S. citizens. The position requires seven years of systems engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, plus a relevant bachelor's degree or five additional years of systems engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
Requirements
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Seven years of systems engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
- Proficiency using the Linux command-line interface and Linux tools.
- Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems.
- Experience developing Bash or Python automation scripts to streamline operational and maintenance tasks.
- Experience with the Agency’s STE/STN security compliance requirements and ability to ensure systems follow established policies.
- Familiarity with basic Cisco switch configuration.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and containers.
- Experience creating, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering Windows systems.
- Experience with NetApp storage devices.
- Experience with virtualization technologies, including vSphere/vCenter.
- Experience with Atlassian Suite tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to support a closed system spanning multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations.
- Administer Linux systems and use Linux command-line tools.
- Develop Bash and Python automation scripts to streamline operational and maintenance tasks.
- Ensure systems adhere to established Agency STE/STN security compliance requirements and policies.
- Configure Cisco switches at a basic level.
- Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman.
- Create, maintain, and update clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation.
Benefits
- Up to 20% 401(k) contribution; no matching required, vested from Day 1.
- $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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
