Raft · 2 hours ago
Platform Engineer
Honolulu, Hawaii
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRaft is a defense technology company focused on national defense innovation and infrastructure automation. They are seeking a Platform Engineer to automate and orchestrate critical infrastructure, ensuring system performance and security while collaborating with teams to meet project requirements.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms
Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security
Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring
Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies
Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals
Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, deployments, and operational practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux and Windows systems, including:
Configuration management with Ansible and Puppet
Kubernetes operations (RKE2 and Rancher preferred)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments
Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
Experience operating and supporting the following technologies in production environments:
NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn
Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail
GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures
Demonstrated experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering
Benefits
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays
Generous Referral Bonuses
Company
Raft
A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60MKey Investors
Washington Harbour Partners
2024-04-10Private Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Mark Procaccini
Chief Operating Officer and Board Officer
Danielle McCoy
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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