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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Raft Company Website
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role :

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer , you will support the installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of agency cyber controls for the software factory. Assist in designing and managing the security controls within the CI / CD pipeline. Provide Production Support of the software artifcants and the CI / CD pipeline. Provide second level problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Support the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. A working knowledge is desirable in various software systems and architectures, communications protocols : and network hardware devices.

What we are looking for :

  • 6 plus years of relevant hands-on experience
  • Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
  • Advanced networking experience
  • Experience with managing Service-Mesh, like Istio
  • Extensive experience in software systems installations & configuration
  • Dedicated to automation, system efficiency, and security
  • Experience in setting up and integrating enterprise-grade cloud-based services
  • Experience with at least 2 of the following Java, Node.js, Terraform Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python
  • Proficiency with Log Management and Analytics tools
  • Ability to oversee system installations
  • Providing design artifacts and requirements verification test results
  • Further development and definition of cyber performance requirements
  • Participating and revising Cybersecurity Procedures documentation in the CI / CD pipeline.
  • Executing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability scans
  • Documenting data flow of developed applications and documentation of data flow over all permitted connections and provide OQE that shows unauthorized traffic is not present on the network
  • Fix or mitigate any vulnerabilities and issues identified during development and throughout the Performer's Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process
  • Obtain CompTIA Security or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field

Highly preferred :

  • Proficiency in writing custom Helm Charts
  • Experience with Big Data platforms like Kafka or Hadoop
  • Advanced programming skills in multiple languages
  • Certifications such as CKA or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Clearance Requirements :

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Work Type :

  • Remote (Local to McLean, VA highly preferred)
  • May require up to 10% travel
  • Salary Range :

  • 110,000 - $180,000
  • 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.

    Salary : $110,000 - $180,000

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