Cleared Platform Engineer II

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.

As a Platform Engineer II - Cloud & Data Services 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.
• 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.

Qualifications 

• A background of 2-3 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments, or recently finishing their PhD in a technical field
• Proficiency in administering Cloud environments
• Proficiency in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes
• Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform.
• Proficiency 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 DNS, SSL, and Firewalls
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applications effectively
• A background in 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
• Hands-on experience with large-scale cold data storage systems (MDL/UDL preferred), archive tiering, and long-term data lifecycle management
• Knowledge of secure data connectivity and ATC processes for classified environments
• A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance (Must Have)

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with event bus technologies such as Kafka or others.
• Experience with data pipeline tools and data transformation processes.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting challenges using the Linux/Unix command line interface.
• Familiarity with Microsoft AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
• Possession of recognized Professional Certifications such as CKA, RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, and CCNA
• Background in DevOps automation practices
• Direct experience in client interaction
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) operations, particularly within a DoD "Software Factory" context

Salary 

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $115,688 - $144,611 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