Systems Administrator 1 - Linux
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD · Posted Jun 22, 2026
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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.
Description
Captivation Software is looking for a mid level Linux Systems Administrator who will be assisting with daily responsibilities on the program.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Required Skills:
System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9
Upgrading servers, workstations, laptops
Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks
Experience with the Customer data transfer process
Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations)
Linux
Desired Skills:
Task Automation
Ansible experience
PXE boot
Building VMs using Proxmox
Identity Manager (IDM) experience
Integration of IDM with a CentOS LDAP server
Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Experience trouble shooting and configuring Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Windows 10/11 administration
Linux networking experience
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
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