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All of the programs we support requireU.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.\nWho we are:\n Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, 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. \nAbout the Role:\nAs a Senior Engineer at Raft, you’ll build the code and automation that powers secure, mission-critical platforms in Department of Defense environments. This is a development-focused role. You won’t be responsible for maintaining day-to-day infrastructure. Instead, you’ll write the code that builds, configures, secures, and deploys it.You’ll collaborate with developers, platform engineers, and integration teams to create reusable infrastructure components that can be reliably deployed across customer environments, including disconnected and air-gapped systems.\nWhat You'll Do\"\nCollaborate with other developers to produce:\nPuppet modules that enforce secure configurations and compliance\nHelm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments\nCI/CD pipelines using GitLab\nAutomation scripts in Bash and Python\nWork closely with platform and integration engineers to support handoff and implementation of your codebase\nContribute to reusable, modular infrastructure code libraries\nAlign all code with DoD security requirements and STIG compliance\nSupport customer success by occasionally joining on-site meetings or integration efforts\nWhat We Are Looking For:\nActive TS/SCI clearance is required\n5+ years of experience in infrastructure/platform development\nHands-on expertise in:Kubernetes (RKE2 preferred)\nHelm chart development\nCI/CD pipeline creation in GitLab\nPuppet module and Hiera development\nBash and Python scripting\nAnsible \nStrong understanding of RHEL Linux environments\nAbility to write clean, modular code intended for handoff\n\nPreferred Skills:\nMasters Degree in related field preferred\n10+ years of experience in infrastructure/platform development\nExperience with container tools and registries (Harbor, Trivy, Skopeo)\nFamiliarity with LDAP, Keycloak, or centralized auth systems\nPrevious experience supporting DoD/IC environments\nExperience developing for disconnected or air-gapped systems\nContributions to open-source infrastructure automation projects\nClearance Requirements:\nActive Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI \nWork Type:\nOnsite/Hybrid in San Diego, Ca \nMust Reside in or commutable distance to San Diego, Ca\nMay require up to 15% travel\nSalary Range:\n$170,000 - $200,000\nThe determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities\nWhat we will offer you: \nHighly competitive salary\nFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k) with company match\nTake as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays\nGenerous Referral Bonuses\nAnd More!\nOur Vision Statement: \nWe bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. \nOur Customer Obsession: \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.\nHow do we get there? \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. \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. \nYour Rights: California residents have the right to request information about personal data collected and to request deletion, subject to certain exceptions. Note that employment-related information is subject to specific exemptions under CCPA. Contact Us: For questions about this notice or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:  or (703)570-4820.\nWe’re an equal opportunity employer. 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