Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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 include 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. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first. 

About the role:

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, every day presents unique challenges as you navigate the intricate world of cyber defense. In this role, you'll be the first line of defense, safeguarding sensitive data and information systems of our defense sector customers against a wide array of cyber threats. You might start your day with a vulnerability assessment or a strategic meeting discussing advanced cybersecurity solutions. Perhaps you'll spend your afternoon training team members on network security best practices, or you may find yourself deep in analysis, identifying potential vulnerabilities in complex systems. Your excellent problem-solving skills will be challenged as you respond to potential security breaches, develop counteractive strategies, and ensure that our robust network security policies are in place and updated. 

What we are looking for:  

• Comprehensive experience in information security or related field, with a focus on defense or government sector preferred
• Extensive experience in planning, building, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity tooling
• Strong knowledge of various network architectures, security frameworks, and security incident management
• Understanding of the lifecycle of a security incident and how to preserve the system and data to support investigation and recovery & reconstitution
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tooling and software such as Prisma Cloud, Anchore, Trivy, Ansible, Splunk, ELK, SonarQube, Twistlock, Tenable, Fortify, or similar industry standard tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work with software developers and engineers to understand and document why security controls can or cannot be implemented
• Deep understanding of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods
• Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security. Knowledge of the latest cyber threats and proficiency in formulating strategies to counteract them
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues in simple terms

Highly preferred: 

• Cybersecurity-specific certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
• Experience with cloud-based environments and their specific security challenges
• Experience with containerization platforms (e.g. Docker & Kubernetes)
• Experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Experience in conducting self-assessments to test the system’s security posture and recommending changes to Engineering teams
• Experience with the process to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) and working with responsible compliance teams to gather required documentation
• Experience with cybersecurity tooling that utilizes “Security as Code” such as MITRE SAF. Experience in leading cross-functional teams or projects

Clearance Requirements:  

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance 

Work Type:  

• Remote (Local to San Antonio, TX preferred)

What we will offer you:  

• Highly competitive salary 
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) and company match 
• Unlimited 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 
• 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.