Systems Administrator 3 (On-Call) - Linux/Bash/Python/Ansible/SaltStack/Docker
Captivation Software · Annapolis Junction, MD
Posted 22 days ago · $130,000 - $270,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Captivation Software's roles stay open a median of 37 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Captivation Software's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Captivation Software
- low 15 stale, 0 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 198 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Captivation Software's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Captivation Software.
About this role
The Systems Administrator 3 role involves supporting a large-scale Linux system, including the installation and management of various software, monitoring system performance, and resolving issues. The administrator will also ensure system security and implement enhancements to improve reliability. The position requires a strong background in Linux systems administration and scripting, along with experience in automation and containerization technologies.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Captivation Software as an employer.
What you need
- Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
- 15 years' experience as a Systems Administrator in similar programs
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Security+ Certification
- Experience using the Linux CLI
- Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
Nice to have
- Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
- Experience with distributed file systems such as Weka, CEPH, GPFS, and HDFS
- Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Position requires a high level of security clearance, limiting candidate pool to U.S. citizens with specific qualifications.
- No remote work mentioned, implying on-site presence is necessary.
- The salary range is broad, which may indicate variability based on negotiation or experience level.
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Listed by Captivation Software on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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