Platform Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Platform Engineer with Security Clearance
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 seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement.

Key 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, Git Lab), 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

Required Qualifications:

* 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 Preferred

Skills:

* 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
* Git Lab and CI/CD pipelines
* Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures
* Demonstrated experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering Clearance Requirements:
* Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI Work Type:
* Onsite at Honolulu, Hawaii
* May require up to 10% travel What we will offer you:
* Highly competitive salary
* Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
* 401(k) with company 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…