Senior DevSecOps 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 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 wi