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About Rise8
We're transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team.
Your Dream. Our Team.
We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can\'t find anywhere else. Rise8 pairs Risers with their customer counterparts and focuses on small teams with frequent rotation to meet new challenges and explore ideas. Our methodology emphasizes experimentation, learning, kindness, empathy, and delivering outcomes that improve software and impact. Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here.
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 time is the biggest vulnerability and you aim 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 practices and knowledge.
As a Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud & Data Services at Rise8, you will :
Implement and manage data ingestion and transformation pipelines to ensure a seamless data flow from source to destination.Work with event buses to manage real-time data streaming and processing.Engineer data solutions that support the development and implementation of analysis and visualization tools.Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance performance, accessibility, and ease of management of the platform and its related services.Establish and manage administrator and service accounts, maintain accurate system documentation, and effectively resolve 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 with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, ensuring smooth operations.Take on the operational responsibility for the services under your team\'s ownership.Design and implement solutions for large-volume, long-term cold data storage, including Tier 2 on-prem to Tier 3 cloud migrations, with large capacity expectations.Integrate with existing and emerging data lakes by establishing and managing Authorizations to Connect (ATCs).Support mission data access, archive, and playback solutions in collaboration with partners ensuring program alignment and modernization baselines.Engineer resilient, secure, multi-site cold storage solutions at Secret-level classification, optimized for infrequent access and data older than one year.Thrive in an environment that nurtures personal development and growth.Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively.Qualifications
6-10 years in cloud / platform operations or related roles across diverse environmentsHands-on experience with large-scale cold data storage systems (MDL / UDL preferred), archive tiering, and long-term data lifecycle managementKnowledge of secure data connectivity and ATC processes for classified environmentsProficiency in administering AWS and / or Azure Gov Cloud environmentsExpertise in container orchestration, specifically KubernetesProficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, with a focus on TerraformSubject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administrationSkilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languagesFamiliarity with networking concepts and technologies such as Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTPProven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applicationsExperience handling large-scale production systems and resolving production challengesExcellent communication skills and a collaborative mindsetEnthusiasm for skill growth and tackling complex tasksA BA / BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experienceActive Secret Security Clearance (Must Have)Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with event bus technologies such as Kafka or similarExperience with data pipeline tools and data transformation processesProficiency with Linux / Unix command line troubleshootingFamiliarity with Microsoft AKS and Amazon EKSProfessional Certifications such as CKA, RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, CCNABackground in DevOps automation practicesDirect experience in client interactionDoD operations familiarity, particularly in a DoD \"Software Factory\" contextSalary
The annual salary range for this role as posted is $163,121 - $203,901, regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final level and salary will be determined based on education, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience, and calibrated against market data and internal team equity.
Benefits
Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforcePremium Insurance : employee and dependent premiums covered in whole or in part depending on plan; includes Dental and Vision; Life and Disability coverage401k with 10% matchPTO : 4 weeks combined vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavementEducation & Training : up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materialsHome Office and Merchandise : up to $750 / year for home office tech and $100 / year for Rise8 merchWellness Budget : up to $500 / year for wellness activities; Life Time Corporate Partner option with monthly credit as alternativeEquipment : MacBook ProAll Rise8 work in federal government projects requires U.S. citizenship and a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Software Development
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