Raft Company Website
Systems Administrator
Raft Company Website, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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.
We're looking for an experienced
Systems Administrator
to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a
Systems Administrator , you will support, design, maintain and monitor internal and external networks. Implement and manage all systems, applications, security and network configurations. Resolve network performance issues and establish a disaster recovery plan. Recommend upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment. Provide technical support and guidance to users. Rely on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.
What we are looking for:Three plus years of relevant hands-on experienceBash scripting, PythonExperience with Linux operating systems (OS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Experience with container and virtual applications (Docker, Ansible, VMware, Kubernetes)Able to resolve production performance, server, and application related issues to ensure the restoration of the environmentBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master's degree is a plusObtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:
CCNA, CCDE, and Security+ or other IAT Level I certificationExperience with Cybersecurity tools (Suricata, zeek)Experience with Elastic, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)Understanding of the project lifecycle, and related processesGood problem-solving abilities and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsEagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirementsClearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearanceWork Type:
Hybrid - Colorado Springs, COMay require up to 10% travelSalary Range :
$90,000 - $130,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesWhat we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd 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.
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.
We're looking for an experienced
Systems Administrator
to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a
Systems Administrator , you will support, design, maintain and monitor internal and external networks. Implement and manage all systems, applications, security and network configurations. Resolve network performance issues and establish a disaster recovery plan. Recommend upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment. Provide technical support and guidance to users. Rely on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.
What we are looking for:Three plus years of relevant hands-on experienceBash scripting, PythonExperience with Linux operating systems (OS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Experience with container and virtual applications (Docker, Ansible, VMware, Kubernetes)Able to resolve production performance, server, and application related issues to ensure the restoration of the environmentBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master's degree is a plusObtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:
CCNA, CCDE, and Security+ or other IAT Level I certificationExperience with Cybersecurity tools (Suricata, zeek)Experience with Elastic, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)Understanding of the project lifecycle, and related processesGood problem-solving abilities and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsEagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirementsClearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearanceWork Type:
Hybrid - Colorado Springs, COMay require up to 10% travelSalary Range :
$90,000 - $130,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesWhat we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd 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.