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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/IAM/CI/CD/Git

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$130k - $270k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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 mid 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:
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) 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 five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
    • Seven (7) 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/Python) to automate tasks and processes
    • Basic Linux systems administration including User and Group Management
    • Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment
    • Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming languages
    • Familiar with IAM solutions such as KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos
    • Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
    • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
    • Experience with Git Source Control System
    Desired Skills:
    • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers
    • 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

    Skills

    Docker
    Scrum
    Agile
    Ansible
    Bash
    Confluence
    Git
    GitLab CI
    Jenkins
    Jira
    LDAP
    Python
    SAFe

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