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# Systems Engineer 3 - Linux/PKI/Crypto/SSP/STE/STN/AWS

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, 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:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/fcf16cd6-4cbd-4587-8d6d-1b74a9f982cb/systems-engineer-linuxpkicryptosspstestnaws

## About the Role

* 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

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

## 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., Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities.

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