Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/Splunk/Kafka/CI/CD/Git
Listed on 2026-08-13
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Unix/Linux, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Engineer
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.
DescriptionCaptivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who shall be part of a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure.
Requirements Security Clearance:- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
- Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
- Recent software development experience using Rust and Python
- Experience using Splunk for data collection, message brokers, data storage, and presentation tools
- Experience interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
- Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Git Lab CI
- Experience with Git Source Control System
Skills:
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience with Elasticsearch
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
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