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 DevSecOps Engineer you will be responsible for implementing and managing secure, scalable, and automated software delivery solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. You will integrate development, security, and operations processes, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the application lifecycle. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy systems that meet mission requirements and maintain strong performance and security standards.

This role is contingent on contract award.

What You'll Do:

Implement and manage DevSecOps practices integrating development, security, and operations processes.
Automate and streamline CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure and efficient software delivery.
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to design and deploy secure, scalable systems.
Monitor and maintain infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments for security, performance, and compliance.
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
Design, build, and maintain containerized production environments, ensuring security and compliance.
Implement ephemeral infrastructure patterns for hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.

What We are Looking For:

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
5+ years of demonstrated experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related engineering roles.
5 years of experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI) and pipeline automation.
5 years of experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments.
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Go, PowerShell).
Experience identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities within infrastructure and application delivery pipelines.
Familiarity with security best practices and tools (e.g., OWASP, Nessus, Splunk).
Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using Proxmox, including integration with automation and orchestration tools for secure, scalable infrastructure management

Highly Preferred:

MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Required

Work Type:

Onsite - San Antonio, TX
May require up to 10% 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
Team off-site in fun places!
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.