Principal DevSecOps Engineer

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 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. We’re looking for an experienced Principal DevSecOps Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. About the role: As a Staff DevSecOps Engineer , you will spearhead initiatives related to developing and implementing end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles, setting the benchmark for security and efficiency. Raft is building a real-time data platform for the Department of Defense (DoD), aimed at enhancing operators' awareness of critical events. Central to this data platform is the aggregation of real-time data from various sensors. This data is ultimately presented as a mission planning and execution UI to empower operators to make time-critical and pertinent decisions. Key technologies include Kafka, Kafka Streams, Pinot, Java, Scala, and Kubernetes. Your involvement in this role will encompass hands-on collaboration with a team of accomplished individuals collectively striving towards excellence. What we are looking for: 6-7 years experience with Kubernetes or Docker, with a proven track record Developed supporting tools and infrastructure as code for clustered and distributed application lifecycles Worked with clients architecting, developing, and implementing Kubernetes or Docker solutions both in the Cloud and on-premises Developed and implemented CI/CD pipelines Implement GitOps for Software Delivery Five years' experience with Docker and Kubernetes, provisioning production clusters and maintaining their compliance Experience with deploying and managing data-intensive platforms using popular streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pinot, or Flink Solid understanding of Helm Charts, Kubernetes networking technologies (Calico, Cilium, etc.), and related concepts. Hands-on operating stateful and data-intensive services in orchestrated environments Experience with AWS and/or other cloud computing solutions Experience with software packaging, build, and delivery approaches in distributed applications. Has experience Kubernetes monitoring (i.e. Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (i.e. Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutions Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, etc.) Has configured CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Runners Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft Highly preferred: Advanced expertise in writing custom Helm Charts Experience using a variety of package managers/dependency managers including Maven, Gradle, NPM, and Yarn Knowledge of Istio Experience supporting enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure Experience in automation languages like Python or GoLang Comfortable provisioning and debugging complex CI/CD pipelines Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret Clearance Work Type: On customer site in Dulles, VA May require up to 25% travel 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 Te ... (truncated, view full listing at source)