Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join Raft as a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and lead the development and implementation of secure cloud networking architectures and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with clients, guiding them in designing and executing enterprise-grade AWS networking solutions with integrated security frameworks. Take a leading role in constructing network automation and security orchestration, driving efficient and secure cloud infrastructure delivery. Champion security-first networking principles and advanced firewall management. This is a remote position with a preference for San Antonio, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, or McLean, VA, and may require up to 15% travel. The role requires U.S. citizenship and all work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Raft offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Advanced AWS networking experience (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53)
• 5-6 years' experience with enterprise networking and cloud security
• Lead in developing and implementing end-to-end cloud networking architectures
• Strong experience with AWS networking services and security groups
• Deep understanding of network security, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security frameworks
• Experience with managing Palo Alto firewalls and network security appliances
• Expertise with Appgate SDP (Software Defined Perimeter) solutions
• In-depth knowledge of network automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Extensive experience in secure network design and implementation
• Exceptional network troubleshooting and security incident response capabilities
• Dedicated to network automation, security orchestration, and compliance
• Experience in setting up and integrating enterprise-grade cloud networking services
• Proficiency with network monitoring, logging, and security analytics tools
• Ability to oversee network security policies and firewall rule management
• Experience with software-defined networking and microsegmentation
• Programming skills for network automation and security tooling
• Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of secure cloud networking architectures and infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate with clients, guiding in the design and execution of enterprise-grade AWS networking solutions with integrated security frameworks
• Take a leading role in the construction of network automation and security orchestration, driving efficient and secure cloud infrastructure delivery
• Champion security-first networking principles and advanced firewall management

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Palo Alto Firewall administration and policy management
• Expertise with Appgate SDP deployment and management
• Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking, Palo Alto PCNSE, or Appgate certified

Benefits

• 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