Listing Description

Who we are:

Raft (https://goraft.tech) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients include 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.

Our team is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. We enjoy the challenges of human-centered design, security, and scale to create better outcomes for our federal agency partners. We are a remote-first and work completely in the open source.

About the role:

Raft is seeking a talented and dedicated Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to expertly manage the security aspects of our cutting-edge platforms and systems designed for our esteemed clients. The ISSO will play an instrumental role in generating and maintaining the necessary artifacts to achieve and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) while working in close collaboration with our development team. This collaboration ensures the seamless integration of security controls early in the development lifecycle. 

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in obtaining and maintaining ATO for classified government cloud systems, adhering to DoD policies such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 Rev 4 and 5, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-60 and more


• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and creating Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, including POA&Ms, SSPs, RARs, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Assessment Plans, etc. 


• Skilled in crafting eMASS packages and implementing DISA STIGs 


• Experience in a K8s DevSecOps environment, preferably with Platform One 


• Keen attention to maintaining up-to-date and accessible IS security-related documentation for authorized personnel 


• Expertise in ensuring comprehensive audit records are gathered, examined, and documented, including any discrepancies 


• Track record of leading programs/projects in attaining ATO 


• In-depth understanding of Network Rules, Platforms, and Application development 


• Familiarity with cloud-native, scalable services 


• Higher education degree specializing in cyber security 


• Ability to obtain Security+ within the first 90 days and CISSP certification within 6 months of employment at Raft 


• Experience with FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards)


• Experience with writing/reviewing RMF control policies


• Experience with Executive leadership (PMO office) 

Highly preferred:

• Knowledge of Cloud platforms and migrations 


• Previous experience as a Solution Architect 


• Engineering background 


• Experience in a software factory setting 

Clearance Requirements:

• Minimum of a SECRET clearance or higher

Position Type and Location:

• Tampa, FL

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary


• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) and company match


• Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays


• Education & training benefits


• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs


• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work


• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options


• Team off-site in fun places!


• 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.