DevOps Engineer – Linux, AWS, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Git

Captivation

. Support modernization efforts to converge the agency’s authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development and engineering, with a strong focus on deployment, installation, and maintenance of complex systems. Holds a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and possesses extensive experience with Linux, AWS, and container technologies.

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Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceLinux AdministrationAWS DeploymentDocker Swarm ManagementTerraform Scripting

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisSystem InstallationIntegrationTestingTroubleshootingVM ProvisioningAnsible ScriptingGitDocker & Docker Compose

Tools & Technologies

AWSMASHVMsDocker SwarmGitLab CI/CDTerraformAnsible

Industry Keywords

U.S. GovernmentEmergency Support24/7 Call-in SupportNetwork ManagementSystem Performance Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSDockerLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support modernization efforts to converge the agency’s authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools
Deploy applications
Install and configure complex software
Manage network servers and technology tools
Monitor and maintain systems for required performance levels
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Participate in a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support, roughly one week every three to four weeks
Provide after-hours support, with most issues resolvable by phone

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/resolution
Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
Linux
AWS, MASH, and VMs
Docker Swarm
Deployments of distributed web applications (e.g. GitLab CI/CD)
Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
Ansible scripting and development
Thorough understanding of Docker & Docker Compose container technology
Git
Direct hire only; candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Staff may charge 4 additional hours for the week they are on call