Systems Engineer
US$130,000 – US$270,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer 3 - Cisco/Juniper/Arista/Windows/Linux/Kubernetes/Security”
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- Level
- 3
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$130,000 – US$270,000 / yr |
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Build to something to be proud of.
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 systems engineer with experience in System Administration Automation, management and security compliance. Candidate must focus on maintaining system integrity, performance, and security for critical client/server environments, demanding strong problem-solving and communication skills. Candidate must be prepared to work with a small, mission focused team that frequently interacts with users and the customer.
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:
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A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
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Six (6) years of systems engineering experience
Required Skills:
- Strong System Engineering and System Administration
- Strong knowledge of Security Compliance
- Strong knowledge of networking devices. (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) System Administration skills for Windows/Linux
- Familiarity with Kubernetes/containerization
- Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, Network Services
- Strong knowledge of security protocols and patching
- Communication and escalation of issues to management
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