Senior Platform Engineer

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

• Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance platform performance and management
• Establish and manage administrator and service accounts while maintaining system documentation
• Utilize scripting tools to craft self-service capabilities within the PaaS to foster a seamless developer experience
• Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Take on operational responsibility for services under team ownership
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working to accelerate delivery and reduce cycle time

Requirements

• 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles
• Proficiency in administering cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Expertise in Kubernetes container orchestration
• Proficient use of Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Subject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administration
• Skilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languages
• Familiarity with networking concepts (Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, NTP)
• Experience handling large-scale production systems
• Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix command line interface troubleshooting
• Professional Certifications (RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, or CCNA)
• Background in DevOps automation practices
• Direct experience in client interaction

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
• Premium Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability)
• 401k match at 10% gross pay
• 4 weeks combined PTO, 11 Federal holidays, and birthday off
• $3,500 annual education and training budget
• $750 annual home office stipend and $100 annual merch stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement or Life Time membership credit
• MacBook Pro provided