Senior CI/CD Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine CI/CD principles and pipeline configurations for software delivery
• Guide teams on CI/CD tools, platforms, and process automation
• Collaborate with product teams to understand build and deployment needs
• Integrate security and compliance measures into continuous deployment pipelines
• Champion AI-augmented workflows to accelerate delivery and reduce cycle time

Requirements

• Active US Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• 6+ years in cloud/platform operations or equivalent technical background
• Experience with GitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD tools
• Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure management
• Knowledge of Docker, software packaging, and version control systems
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Full-stack and API development background
• Strong Linux operations and TDD experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux/Unix CLI troubleshooting proficiency
• Familiarity with AKS and EKS
• Professional certifications such as CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, Security+, or CISSP
• DevOps automation and client interaction experience
• DoD or Software Factory context familiarity

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match at 10% of gross pay
• 4 weeks PTO plus 11 Federal holidays
• Annual education and training budget up to $3,500
• Home office and wellness stipends
• MacBook Pro provided

About the Company

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. The company is a certified Great Place to Work with a culture focused on autonomy, growth, kindness, and continuous learning.