Hiring: Systems Engineer 3 - Cisco/Juniper/Arista/Windows/Linux/Kubernetes/Security Company: Captivation Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 03:15:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Kubernetes, Linux, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Required Skills: •Strong System Engineering and System Administration •Strong knowledge of Security Compliance •Strong knowledge of networking devices. (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) System Administration skills for Windows/Linux •Strong knowledge of security protocols and patching •Communication and escalation of issues to management •This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms. 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 •A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university •Six (6) years of systems engineering experience 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!