Senior Platform Engineer (Cleared)

Your Dream. Our Team. About Rise8 Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We think big, start small, and scale fast with elite teams across product, design, and engineering to drive continuous delivery for critical missions. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. Rise8 is where you’ll do the best work of your career—supported by a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what sets us apart is our commitment to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning. Certified as a Great Place to Work® , with 100% of employees saying they love working here, Rise8 is where bold ideas become real capabilities. Where mission meets meaning. And where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. About You You want to make tomorrow better than today. You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance. You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time . You live to securely reduce cycle time. You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery. You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate. You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty. You are a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge. You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — and you're already weaving it into how you think, build, and ship. As a Senior Platform Engineer at Rise8, you will: Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance the performance, accessibility, and ease of management of the platform and its related services. Establish and manage administrator and service accounts, while also maintaining accurate system documentation and effectively resolving technical issues. Utilize scripting tools to craft self-service capabilities within the Platform as a Service (PaaS), fostering a seamless developer experience for development teams. Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, ensuring smooth operations. Take on the operational responsibility for the services under your team's ownership. Thrive in an environment that nurtures your personal development and growth. Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively. Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale. Qualifications A background of 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments. Proficiency in administering cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP). Expertise in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes. Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform. Subject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administration. Skilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languages to streamline recurring tasks. Familiarity with networking concepts and practical experience involving technologies like Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTP. Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applications effectively. Experience handling large-scale production systems and adeptness in resolving production-related challenges. Excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in collaborative work environments. Enthusiasm for skill growth, a penchant for tackling intriguing tasks, and addressing complex issues. A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in troubleshooting challenges using the Linux/Unix command line interface. Possession of recognized Professional Certifications such as RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, and CCNA. Background in DevOps automation practices. Direct experience in client interaction. Travel Position may require up to 25% travel in support of contract performance, customer site visits, and program activities. Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $168,993 - $211,241 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay. Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement. Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store. Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. Or Rise8 is part of the the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit). Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.