System Engineer (1017)

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.

As a Systems Engineer , you will provide the United States Space Force (USSF) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for the Digital Bloodhound program by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats.

A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing and monitoring installed hardware and software systems, assisting with network tap design and system survey to ensure data is properly sampled and transported, evaluating existing systems and assists with technical refreshes and lead and/or assist with hardware installation and software deployment at mission system sites

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in System Administration (Linux and apps)

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty

• Experience in JIRA, Confluence, & Slack or Mattermost

• CCNA, Security+, CCNP, JNCIS-Sec, JNCDA or equivalent

• Experience communicating with customers, stakeholders, and agile software development teams

Highly preferred:

• Experience with requirements analysis, scaled agile framework, data analytics, risk management, and agile transformations

• Technical experience in software development, systems engineering, integration, or release management

• Full-stack development experience

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command

• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZWO) program office

• Ability to guide teams and mentor junior members

• Understanding of data security practices

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

• Any certification related to data management, data engineering, software development, cyber security or SAFe would be beneficial

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance

Work Type:

• Onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado

• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range :

• $85,000-$128,000

• 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

• 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.