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🕒 April 1

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Rise8

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51 - 200 employees

🏛️ Government

Government • Software

Rise8 is a technology company that specializes in delivering critical software solutions for government agencies, particularly in the GovTech sector. The company is known for building, deploying, and utilizing complex, critical software at high speeds, often completing projects in under 180 days. Rise8's core capabilities include cloud and platform applications, cybersecurity, compliance, and product execution. They are focused on helping government agencies regain their tactical advantage by providing fast, innovative software solutions and bypassing bureaucratic status quos.

📋 Description

• 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. • Ability to work "on-call" to support customer needs. • Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively.

🎯 Requirements

• A background of 3-6 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments. • Proficiency in administering cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP). • Expertise in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes. • Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform. • Subject Matter Expertise 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 Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTP. • Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applications effectively. • Experience 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. • A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work.

🏖️ 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