This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles, ensuring top-notch security and efficiency in processes. You will collaborate with clients, guiding in the design and execution of containerized and boundary solutions. You will take a leading role in the construction of CI/CD pipelines, driving the efficient delivery of software updates. You will also be responsible for championing the GitOps principles for software delivery.
What we are looking for:
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewall and Appgate
- 5+ years of experience working with containerized systems, including ownership of end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles.
- Experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native architectures on AWS, integrating enterprise-grade services with a strong focus on scalability and security.
- Expertise in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices to drive efficient, secure software delivery.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using cloud services, automation tools, and modern version control systems such as GitLab.
- Experience leveraging Infrastructure as Code and microservices architectures to enable reliable, repeatable deployments.
- Ability to manage and operate service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and advanced networking components in distributed systems.
- Implement and utilize log management and analytics tools to support observability, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to automation, system efficiency, and security best practices.
- Experience in engaging directly with customers to support onboarding, operational support, and technical troubleshooting.
- Obtain Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within 6 months of employment with Raft
Highly preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGRC, or other DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 or higher certifications
- Experience in a software factory or DevSecOps environment such as Platform One
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
Work Type:
- Remote – With preference to candidates within 40 miles of one of the following locations: Colorado Springs, CO; San Antonio, TX; McLean, VA; Boston, MA; Tampa, FL; or Dayton, OH
- May require up to 25% travel
What we will offer you:
- Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Raft is a digital consulting firm with niche expertise in the rapid delivery of modern, user-first, scalable, and data-intensive digital solutions. We accelerate the missions of our federal partners through human-centered design (HCD) and agile development practices, bringing deep technical expertise in DevSecOps, Kubernetes management, cloud-native microservice architectures, and secure, open source delivery.
We put our people and our culture first. We work with some of the smartest, hardest working experts in their field. We owe it to them to make sure our team is free of meaningless restrictions and internal politics so they can focus on what they love, finding innovative solutions.
We build off the Open-Source and resist vendor lock in. That way you’re not paying us to reinvent the wheel, our solutions play nice with others and are always adaptable.
We know digital innovation doesn’t always operate during bank hours, so neither do we. (It's also why we don’t dress like bankers.) We aren’t afraid to go the extra mile or put in the extra time to find a solution. We get it right the first time; we won’t waste our time (and your money) trying to fix something that’s fundamentally broken. It’s kind of like making an exceptional cup of coffee, if the beans are roasted wrong, it doesn’t matter how much pumpkin spice you dump in your cup, it’s still not going to taste great.
And above all else we’re up for a challenge; it’s in our DNA. Ask us about something that’s never been done, or better yet something that can’t be done, and we’ll find a way to do it. It’s just who we are.
If you need a partner that’s looking toward the future and not the past, don’t go traditional, go Raft.
Why Work With Us
Raft partners with public agencies to solve hard complex problems that impact the lives of millions of Americans. We work hard to make it easy for humans to connect with data.
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