CLOUD ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Raft
Bedford MA 01730 US
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 Reston, 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. We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in managing cloud computing. The role requires expertise in various cloud environments, including on-premise, hybrid, and commercial cloud. The ideal candidate will have a mid to senior level of experience and the ability to mentor junior developers and engineers. The engineer should be passionate about infrastructure as code implementations and have a proven track record in provisioning, managing, and securing cloud infrastructure. Excellent communication skills are essential to interact with various stakeholders, internally and externally effectively. What we are looking for: Five years as a software engineer leveraging large-scale cloud infrastructure as their primary application platform (preferred AWS) Five years of experience working with agile and lean software development practices Deep understanding of modern security best practices for cloud infrastructure and networks Three years of hands-on experience building declarative infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code techniques Extensive experience scripting (PowerShell, JSON, and Python) Successfully transforming large-scale software, data center, and/or on-premise infrastructure programs to a containerized cloud-native architecture Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft Highly preferred: Experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB Clearance Requirements: Active Secret Security Clearance Work Type: Hanscom, AFB (Hybrid)
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range: $90,000 - $170,000 The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities 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
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
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.
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range: $90,000 - $170,000 The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities 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
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
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.