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Staff Engineer
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RemotePosted Jul 30, 2026 · 3d ago$180k – $190k
Full-time$180k – $190kStaffRemoteDefense
About this role
Raft is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership for secure, scalable platform infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications. You will define architecture and engineering standards, lead initiatives involving Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and platform security. This U.S. based remote role requires U.S. citizenship and work within the continental U.S.
What we are looking for
6- Architect, secure, and operate production Kubernetes platforms across AWS and hybrid environments
- Design reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
- Lead development of secure CI/CD and GitOps workflows
- Establish standards for Kubernetes, networking, automation, observability, reliability, and software delivery
- Implement security controls for identity, access, networking, secrets, vulnerabilities, and the software supply chain
- Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and communicate technical risks
Skills mentioned
4PythonAWSKubernetesTerraform
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Secret security clearance.
