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# Systems Engineer 3 - Linux/PKI/Crypto

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Linux, Internet Protocol, Public Key Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Data Storage Management, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_0860574f

## About the Role

* 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, * Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline required.
 * Six (6) years of systems engineering experience
 * IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M, * Containers/Cloud environments
 * Storage Management
 * Virtualization
 * IP networking and Firewall exp
 * Linux
 * Solid understanding of PKI/TLS/crypto including crypto policies
 * Exp w/ automation tools is a bonus
 * Application support and general troubleshooting
 * SSP compliance and STE/STN support on Linux systems

## Description

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.


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