CI/CD Engineer III

About the Company

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We are a Great Place to Work® certified company committed to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and iterative refinement of CI/CD principles
• Provide guidance on the development and operation of CI/CD tools and platforms
• Collaborate with product teams to create and sustain pipeline configurations
• Implement process automation to minimize manual efforts
• Maintain communication with product teams to ensure seamless software build and deployment
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working to accelerate delivery and reduce cycle time

Requirements

• Active US Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• 3 to 6 years in cloud/platform operations or a recent PhD in a technical field
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines with integrated security and compliance
• Experience with GitHub Actions or equivalent software
• Proficiency in script writing and version control tools (Git, Subversion, Mercurial)
• Ability to manage infrastructure assets including networks, servers, and databases
• Knowledge of software packaging tools such as Docker, .exe, .deb, or .rpm
• Experience managing cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Full-stack experience covering frontend and backend development
• Strong background in API Development
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix command line troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Microsoft AKS or Amazon EKS
• Professional Certifications (CKA, RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect, Security+, etc.)
• Background in DevOps automation practices
• Direct experience in client interaction

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
• Premium Insurance covering up to 100% of employee premiums
• 401k match at 10% gross pay
• 4 weeks combined PTO plus 11 Federal holidays
• $3,500 annual education and training budget
• $750 annual home office stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement