Sr. Cloud 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 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, I lead the development and implementation of secure cloud networking architectures and infrastructure solutions. I collaborate with clients, guiding in the design and execution of enterprise-grade AWS networking solutions with integrated security frameworks. I take a leading role in the construction of network automation and security orchestration, driving efficient and secure cloud infrastructure delivery. I am also responsible for championing security-first networking principles and advanced firewall management.

What we are looking for:

•  Advanced AWS networking experience (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53)
•  5-6 years' experience with enterprise networking and cloud security
•  Lead in developing and implementing end-to-end cloud networking architectures
•  Strong experience with AWS networking services and security groups
•  Deep understanding of network security, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security frameworks
•  Experience with managing Palo Alto firewalls and network security appliances
•  Expertise with Appgate SDP (Software Defined Perimeter) solutions
• In-depth knowledge of network automation and Infrastructure as Code
•  Extensive experience in secure network design and implementation
•  Exceptional network troubleshooting and security incident response capabilities
•  Dedicated to network automation, security orchestration, and compliance
•  Experience in setting up and integrating enterprise-grade cloud networking services
•  Proficiency with network monitoring, logging, and security analytics tools
•  Ability to oversee network security policies and firewall rule management
•  Experience with software-defined networking and microsegmentation
• Programming skills for network automation and security tooling

Highly preferred:

• Advanced Palo Alto Firewall administration and policy management
• Expertise with Appgate SDP deployment and management
• Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking, Palo Alto PCNSE, or Appgate certified
   

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance

Work Type:

• Remote – Candidate must reside within 40 miles of one of the following locations: Colorado Springs, CO; San Antonio, TX; McLean, VA; Boston, MA; Tampa, FL; or Dayton, OH. Applicants located outside of these areas must relocate or will not be considered.
• May require up to 15% 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 pr