Software Engineer 3, Linux/Bash/Python/Java/IaC/Docker/CI/CD

Job overview

The Software Engineer 3 role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. Annual salary is $130,000–$270,000, depending on years of experience. Captivation Software’s engineers develop solutions in support of the mission to protect the country. The engineer is responsible for engineering, implementing, integrating, and sustaining a project tool suite in a Linux environment. The role supports secure credential and privileged-access management, secrets management, and automation aligned with mission security and compliance requirements, working closely with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

What you'll do

• Engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain the project tool suite in Linux
• support secure credential management, privileged access controls, secrets management, and automation
• troubleshoot system-level issues in distributed environments
• support Linux clusters and their operations, monitoring, and problem resolution
• collaborate with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer 3

linux

bash

python

java

infrastructure as code

docker

ci/cd

cybersecurity

annapolis junction md

captivation software

$130k–$270k/year

top secret/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, vested from day one
• $3,600 HSA contribution
• six weeks paid time off
• company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.

Why this role

Requires a current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with favorable polygraph; candidates must be U.S. citizens. Direct hires only; third-party staffing candidates are not considered.

About the employer

Captivation Software is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.