Rise8

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply cybersecurity best practices across systems, applications, and cloud environments. • Lead portions of cybersecurity assessments across the technology stack, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies. • Assist in shaping cybersecurity risk management activities, helping prioritize and guide security initiatives to protect critical assets. • Engage with external cybersecurity and compliance organizations to support alignment with Continuous RMF (cRMF) and DoD frameworks. • Lead incident response investigations for medium-complexity events, conducting root cause analyses and proposing resilience improvements. • Provide cybersecurity education and regular reporting on risks, metrics, and issues to technical and leadership audiences. • Mentor junior team members, supporting skills development and fostering a culture of proactive security practices. • Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale.

Title: Senior CI/CD Engineer (Cleared) Location: Tampa, Florida Job Description: 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. - You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — and you're already weaving it into how you think, build, and ship. As a Senior CI/CD Engineer at Rise8, you will: - Contribute to the development of CI/CD principles to enhance software delivery processes. - Regularly review and refine CI/CD principles in an iterative manner. - Provide knowledgeable guidance on the development and operation of CI/CD tools and platforms. - Collaborate closely with product teams to create and sustain pipeline configurations. - Implement process automation to streamline and minimize manual efforts. - Maintain open communication with product teams within your portfolio to understand their software build and deployment requirements, ensuring CI/CD facilitates a seamless experience. - Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale. Qualifications - Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance OR be SCI eligible. - Must live within the commutable driving distance into Tampa, Florida several days per week (hybrid work) - A background of 6+ years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments, or recently finishing their PhD in a technical field. - Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines, integrating security and compliance measures for continuous code deployment by API teams. - Experience in working with GitHub Actions or equivalent software. - Proficiency in script writing, irrespective of programming languages. - Ability to manage infrastructure assets, encompassing networks, servers, operating systems, and databases. - Knowledge of software packaging tools (.exe, .deb, .rpm, and Docker). - Proficiency in version control tools such as Git, Subversion, and Mercurial. - Experience in managing cloud providers, including AWS, GCP, and Azure. - Familiarity with security, vulnerability, monitoring, and code coverage analytical tools. - Full-stack experience covering both frontend and backend development. - Strong background in API Development. - Comfortable operating software in Linux environments. - Solid understanding of algorithms, databases, and design patterns, with effective application. - Excellent communication skills with a preference for a pair-programming environment. - Proficient in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies. - Strong facilitation skills. - A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications: - 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 $143,824 - $179,780 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. - Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Role Description As a Growth Team SkillBridge Intern , you are someone who enjoys diving into data-driven work to identify new market opportunities. You’ll be directly involved in developing strategies to drive Rise8’s business expansion, focusing on market research, lead generation, and supporting sales efforts. You’ll be working alongside our Growth Managers and cross-functional teams to help manage the customer journey from initial contact to successful sales closure. You’re curious, proactive, and passionate about solving problems with innovative solutions. Responsibilities - Market Research: Assist with gathering intelligence on federal procurement opportunities (e.g., SAM.gov, GSA MAS) to identify potential leads and opportunities for Rise8. - Lead Generation and Qualification: Support the Growth Team in generating leads, qualifying prospects, and maintaining CRM data using tools like HubSpot. - Proposal Assistance: Help with proposal management, contributing to content creation, document editing, and coordination with cross-functional teams. - Client Engagement: Assist with organizing customer meetings, preparing presentations, and understanding client needs to tailor Rise8’s offerings. - Sales and Marketing Alignment: Work closely with marketing to create content and marketing materials for client outreach, helping to drive inbound leads. - Support Growth Strategy: Contribute to strategies for business development, market outreach, and growth initiatives, including developing case studies and customer success stories. Qualifications - Currently on active duty and eligible for SkillBridge. - A growth mindset with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to the team. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. - Interest in business development, sales, and marketing with a focus on government contracts and procurement processes. Preferred Qualifications - Entry-level experience or certifications in business development, marketing, or a related field. Requirements - All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. - If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Benefits - Competitive pay and benefits. - Commitment to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning.

• We are searching for a Customer Success Manager who has a passion for working with federal agency customers. • You will need to be able to easily shift between skill sets in response to account needs. In a single day you may need to wear various hats such as Program Manager, Onboarding Specialist, Digital Transformation Guide, and Delivery Coordinator, all while leveraging an empathetic and outcomes-focused approach. • You will work across multiple accounts at once. You’ll collaborate closely with the delivery teams, which are typically composed of a Product Manager, User-Centered Designer, and Platform and/or Software Engineers, as well as the client stakeholders at multiple levels. • For new contracts, you will work with Practice Leadership and Recruiting to ensure the right staff is in place at the right time with the right skill sets. You will establish and guide the delivery team members through a streamlined account onboarding process and share any known context about the work they are about to engage in. You’ll work with key customer stakeholders including contract officers to ensure we are aligned on goals, identify and mitigate risks, establish metrics, have the right agile practices in place, and establish Deliverable and Invoicing submission processes. • As accounts mature, you’ll measure the health of the team and the account on a regular basis and drive remediation plans as needed. You will work with the delivery team to ensure the customer realizes the value being delivered in line with their desired impacts. Finally, with your business and ownership mentality, you’ll drive the account strategy that results in referenceable customers and expansion opportunities.

• Create and manage dashboards related to platform and services availability & performance • Support and maintain services within a cloud-based Kubernetes platform on AWS GovCloud, including ITSM systems and GitOps tools such as GitLab and GitHub • Manage user on-boarding and off-boarding processes, accounts, and access controls across platform services, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of support requests • Use Bash and other scripting tools to automate operational tasks and streamline help desk workflows in accordance with compliance and mission needs • Collaborate with platform, security, and application teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain service uptime, and ensure alignment • Take operational responsibility for infrastructure services under your team’s ownership, ensuring reliability and responsive support • Contribute to the stability and scalability of mission-critical systems by delivering well-documented, auditable, and compliant operational practices • Proactively improve platform support operations and deliver positive user experiences through consistent service excellence • Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale

• Create and manage dashboards related to platform and services availability & performance • Lead the administration and support of services within a cloud-based Kubernetes platform on AWS GovCloud, including GitLab, and Red Hat Identity Management (IDAM) • Oversee onboarding/offboarding workflows, access controls, and service account provisioning across multiple environments • Drive automation of operational and service desk tasks using Bash and other scripting languages to enhance support responsiveness and reduce manual overhead • Serve as the escalation point for platform support issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex incidents and outages • Guide and mentor junior technologists and service desk staff in procedures, best practices, and secure operational support • Champion documentation standards and knowledge sharing to support audit readiness and operational continuity • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure services and support workflows align with NIST 800-53 controls and organizational policy • Identify opportunities to enhance the developer and platform support experience through workflow optimization, tooling improvements, and automation • Contribute to service reliability and user experience through proactive monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of support operations • Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale.

• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and designers. • Drive product vision, strategy, and execution to align with company goals. • Facilitate productive meetings, workshops, and discussions. • Actively seek opportunities for personal and team growth. • Apply lean product methodologies to optimize product development processes. • Assist clients in adopting and implementing product management best practices.

Your Dream. Our Team. About Rise8 Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We think big, start small, and scale fast with elite teams across product, design, and engineering to drive continuous delivery for critical missions. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. Rise8 is where you’ll do the best work of your career—supported by a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what sets us apart is our commitment to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning. Certified as a Great Place to Work®, with 100% of employees saying they love working here, Rise8 is where bold ideas become real capabilities. Where mission meets meaning. And where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. 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’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge As a Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK) , you will: - Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS - Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder users - Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage - Pair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilities - Deliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environments - Collaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility - Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments - Operate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedback - Work with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needs Qualifications - 3–6 years of professional software engineering experience - Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions - Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development - Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits - Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies - Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment - Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes - Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc - Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture - BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience - Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD) - Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems - Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments - Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications - Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS) - Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $119,853 to $149,817 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 $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. - Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. - Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter. All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Role Description As a Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK), you will: - Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS. - Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder users. - Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage. - Pair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilities. - Deliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environments. - Collaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility. - Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments. - Operate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedback. - Work with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needs. Qualifications - 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience. - Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions. - Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development. - Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits. - Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies. - Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment. - Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes. - Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc. - Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture. - BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. - Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work. Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD). - Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems. - Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments. - Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications. - Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS). - Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams. Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $143,824 to $179,780 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 $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. - Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. - Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter. Company Description All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Serve as the connective tissue between technical execution and mission impact, translating complex DevSecOps, platform engineering, and digital transformation concepts into compelling, actionable content and product experiences. • Partner with open source software (OSS) communities and contributors to shape tooling, content distribution, and platform integrations that amplify Mission OS's reach and impact. • Drive continuous delivery of the Mission OS product — including the video series, workbook, marketing campaign, and live event strategy — applying lean product methodologies to optimize each release cycle. • Own and evolve the product vision and strategy in collaboration with Rise8 leadership, content creators, marketing partners, and government stakeholders. • Facilitate productive workshops and discovery sessions with subject matter experts, clients, and community members to extract insights and validate product direction. • Actively embed with cross-functional teams — including developers, designers, content strategists, and government partners — modeling the balanced team practices central to the Mission OS curriculum. • Assist clients and government change agents in adopting Mission OS principles, acting as both a product leader and a hands-on transformation practitioner. • Apply the Improvement Kata and other Mission OS frameworks to your own work, continuously measuring outcomes and iterating based on evidence from production.