Hiring: Systems Administrator 2 - Linux/CI/CD/Ansible/Terraform/DevOps Company: Captivation Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 03:14:22 Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Linux, Security Clearance, Terraform About the job Required Skills: •Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems administrator who has strong Linux experience. •Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments •Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes •Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance •Partner cross-functionally with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues •Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) •Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls •Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures Qualifications: •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 •Ten (10) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required •Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required •Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree •This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms. Compensation: •$130,000 - $270,000 / year •Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!