Remote Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Description:

• This is a U.S. based position requiring U.S. citizenship for employment eligibility.
• Raft is a customer-focused small business specializing in Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, headquartered in Reston, VA.
• The company supports federal and public agencies by leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge technology, and a cloud-native ecosystem to build impactful digital solutions.
• The role involves establishing a software factory platform using agile development practices and deploying a DevSecOps platform for various developer teams in the federal sector.
• Key responsibilities include developing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code using GitCI, leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure, creating Helm charts for EKS, developing scripts in bash/Python/Perl/go, automating processes, integrating services with Kubernetes, and participating in daily scrum meetings and sprint planning.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 4-5+ years of industry experience, with 3-5 years specifically in Kubernetes and containerization tools like Docker.
• Knowledge of Istio, Custom Kubernetes Operators, Custom Helm charts, and Custom Controllers is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in building and maintaining compliant computing environments in AWS or Azure using terraform/helm is necessary.
• Proficiency in Golang for developing cloud-based solutions and basic programming languages like Python for scripting and debugging is essential.
• Experience in building CI/CD pipelines and using configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible is required.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tasks, debugging cluster-based computing architectures, and a Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or a related field is mandatory.
• Certifications such as Security+ or higher and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) are required.
• Highly preferred qualifications include experience with DoD’s Platform One, the ability to develop custom Kubernetes Operators, and a Certified AWS Solutions Architect credential.
• Candidates must be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Benefits:

• The position offers a highly competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $185,000, based on experience and skills.
• Employees receive fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching is provided.
• Employees enjoy flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Education and training benefits are available to support professional development.
• Team off-site events in enjoyable locations are organized.
• Generous referral bonuses are offered for successful candidate referrals.
• Additional benefits may be provided as part of the employment package.