DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes/Terraform/AWS/Python/Jenkins

Captivation Software

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Annapolis Junction, MD - Hybrid Until 9/21/2026 14+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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 senior level DevOps Engineer with experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS.

 

Responsibilities


  • Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications

  • Drive consistency for deployment and build processes

  • Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more

  • You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python)

  • Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

  • You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline

  • You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams

  • Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure

  • The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)

  • You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment

     

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:

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with an emphasis on performance optimizations
  • CWIP IAT Level I required

Required Skills:

  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)
  • AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)
  • Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries)
  • IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation)
  • CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)

 

 

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

 

About this role

Summary

Develop, automate, and optimize cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

Job title

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes/Terraform/AWS/Python/Jenkins

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

14+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD - Hybrid work allowed

Salary

$130k–$270k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

kubernetesansibleterraformpythonlinuxbashrubyawsdockerk8sregistriescloud formationjenkinsgithub actions

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

kubernetesterraformawspythonci/cd
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Hybrid City