\nWho we are:\n\nRaft (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.\nWe’re looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.\n\nAbout the role: \n\nAs a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.\n\n\nDesign, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.\n\n\nCollaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.\n\n\nBuild, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure and seamless software delivery.\n\n\nApply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.\n\n\nImplement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.\n\n\nEnsure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.\n\n\nLeverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.\n\n\nContribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.\n\n\nMaintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.\n\n\nAssist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.\n\n\nCollaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.\n\n\nParticipate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.\n\n\nStay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.\n\n\nMaintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC\n\n\n\n\nWhat we are looking for:\n\n\n3-4 years of experience with Kubernetes or Docker\n\nDevelop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles \n\nExperience with AWS and cloud technologies\n\nGood grasp of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies\n\nNetworking experience\n\nExperience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio\n\nGood knowledge of version control systems like Gitlab\n\nExperience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines\n\nStrong problem-solving skills\n\nPassionate about automation, system efficiency, and security\n\nExperience with Log Management and Analytics tools\n\nProficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle\n\nExperience with Unit/Integration Testing\n\nFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code\n\n\n\n\nHighly preferred: \n\n\nExperience with writing custom Helm Charts\n\nBasic experience with Big Data\n\nMultilingual programming abilities\n\nKnowledge in automation languages like Python or GoLang\n\n\n\n\nClearance Requirements:\n\n\nActive Secret security clearance\n\n\n\n\nWork Type: \n\n\nRemote\n\nMay require up to 10% travel\n\n\n\n\nSalary Range:\n\n\n$90,000 - $170,000\n\nThe determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities\n\n\n\n\nWhat we will offer you: \n\n\nHighly competitive salary\n\nFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage\n\n401(k) and company match\n\nTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays\n\nEducation & training benefits\n\nAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needs\n\nMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work\n\nRemote, hybrid, and flexible work options\n\nTeam off-site in fun places!\n\nGenerous Referral Bonuses\n\nAnd More!\n\n\n\n\nOur Vision Statement: \n\nWe bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. \n\nOur Customer Obsession: \n\nWe 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.\n\nHow do we get there? \n\nPublic-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. \n\nRaft’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.  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Python, Cloud and Engineer jobs that are similar:\n\n $40,000 — $85,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nColorado Springs, Colorado, United States