Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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 Infrastructure Engineer you will provide the United States Space Force (USSF) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for the Defensive Cyber Operations – Space (DCO-S) program by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. 

A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing and monitoring installed hardware and software systems, assisting with network tap design and system survey to ensure data is properly sampled and transported, evaluating existing systems and assists with technical refreshes and lead and/or assist with hardware installation and software deployment at mission system sites.  The Project Engineer will become familiar with all installation and configuration guides, as well as provide feedback to the documentation team when redlines are needed.  The Project Engineer will be responsible for cultivating a detailed understanding of end-to-end system architecture to ensure the seamless deployment and integration of defensive cyber operations capabilities.

What we are looking for:
•    Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in System Administration (Linux and apps)
•    System Administration (Linux and apps) and/or Full Stack Development
•    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty
•    Proficiency in front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end frameworks
•    Experience in JIRA, Confluence, & Slack or Mattermost 
•    Experience with modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, or similar) 
•    Experience with Linux, Windows, ESXi, VMWare, Gigamon, Trellix, StentinelOne, and other similar applications
•    Experience with developing and analyzing network and system topologies
•    Experience with developing and analyzing detailed rack diagrams to ensure proper system integration
•    Knowledge of containerization technologies
•    Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and microservices architecture
•    CCNA, Security+, CCNP, JNCIS-Sec, JNCDA or equivalent
•    Experience communicating with customers, stakeholders, and agile software development teams  

Highly preferred:
•    Experience with requirements analysis, scaled agile framework, data analytics, risk management, and agile transformations
•    Technical experience in software development, systems engineering, integration, or release management 
•    Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
•    Experience with the Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZWO) program office
•    Ability to guide teams and mentor junior members  
•    Understanding of data security practices  
•    Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills  
•    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
•    Any certification related to data management, data engineering, software development, cyber security or SAFe would be beneficial

Clearance Requirements:
•    Active Secret Security Clearance

Work Type: 
•    Onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado
•    May require up to 25% travel

Salary Range:
•    $130,000 - $170,000
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