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:
N3bula Systems, a Raft Company, operates at the cutting edge of national defense innovation. Founded to pioneer infrastructure automation and secure platform engineering, N3bula Systems earned its reputation delivering resilient, open systems for the most demanding defense and intelligence missions. In 2025, N3bula Systems was acquired by Raft—the defense technology company building the next era of autonomous warfare through distributed data systems, scalable platforms, and agentic AI. Together, they’re transforming how the U.S. military unifies data and decision-makers across domains—delivering the speed, autonomy, and real-time data fusion required to protect U.S. interests, strengthen joint force operations, and outpace emerging threats to national security.
About the Role:
We are hiring a DevSecOps Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to enhance automation, security, and infrastructure capabilities in a dynamic technical environment. This position is ideal for an expert in DevSecOps, cloud automation, and secure infrastructure who will play a critical role in integrating SAFE-SiM and other Modeling & Simulation (M&S) frameworks into a multi-domain, multi-classification environment. You'll be based in Reston, VA in a hybrid work arrangement and work on projects vital to national security and DoD missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure for DoD Modeling & Simulation (M&S) systems
- Develop and manage continuous deployment pipelines for mission-critical M&S tools using CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
- Implement auto-scaling, monitoring, and security automation to ensure high availability and robust performance
- Integrate SAFE-SiM and other M&S tools into the Modeling & Simulation Infrastructure Environment (MSIE)
- Apply DevSecOps best practices, embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle
- Ensure full compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (NIST, RMF, DISA STIGs) and implement zero-trust security models
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical demonstrations as part of agile development processes
- Provide technical progress reports, program management plans, and agile artifacts to stakeholders
- Attend quarterly Technical Exchange Meetings in State College, PA, representing N3bula Systems
- Address key challenges in interoperability, security compliance, and scalability across multi-domain environments
- Develop and document risk mitigation strategies for complex M&S solutions
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Experience (One of the following): Master's Degree + 3 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of relevant experience, 10+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or related fields
- Extensive experience in DevSecOps pipelines, automation, and security compliance in DoD environments
- Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, hybrid-cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
- Deep understanding of zero-trust security models, access control, and automation
- Strong background in multi-domain M&S environments supporting DoD projects
- Expertise in secure classified environments and cross-domain solutions
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with SAFE-SiM and DoD M&S frameworks
- Experience integrating multi-classification environments for M&S
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) and distributed simulation architectures
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills for compliance reporting
- Experience with agile methodologies and stakeholder collaboration
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI
Work Type:
- Hybrid (60/40) in Reston, VA
- May require quarterly travel to State College, PA for Technical Exchange Meetings
Salary Range:
- $150,000 - $185,000
- 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) with 6% match
- Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays
- 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.
