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Cybersecurity Engineer III (Cleared)

Los Angeles, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

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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

Are you a Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise across multiple domains, including cloud security, containerization, secure software supply chain and compliance? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration, innovation, and secure delivery are top priorities? At Rise8, we’re looking for someone like you to lead the charge in securing complex systems, while ensuring client satisfaction across projects.  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 Cybersecurity Engineer III at Rise8, you will: 

  • Help secure cloud-based environments by implementing and configuring native security solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
  • Support the application of Continuous RMF practices by assisting in the automation of control implementation and evidence collection.
  • Assist in automating the provisioning and configuration of IT environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
  • Deploy and maintain security measures like firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, encryption services, and ICAM solutions.
  • Help secure containerized and large-scale cloud production systems by applying container security best practices and monitoring runtime security.
  • Apply cybersecurity concepts across threats, vulnerabilities, encryption, boundary defense, and risk management practices.
  • Support identity and access management initiatives by implementing least-privilege models and cross-account role configurations.
  • Create and maintain security documentation, including network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and operational manuals.
  • Enforce cloud-native security best practices using frameworks such as AWS’s Well-Architected Security Pillar.
  • Collaborate across teams to support the integration of Zero Trust principles and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
  • Apply security controls aligned with RMF, FedRAMP, and DISA CC SRG standards for IL4/5/6 environments.
  • Collaborate with development and platform teams to integrate security practices into lean and agile software delivery pipelines.
  • Contribute to incident response efforts by assisting with investigations, documenting root cause analyses, and recommending improvements.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that supports your professional and technical growth.
  • 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 

  • 3-6 years of experience in cloud, cybersecurity, or platform engineering roles, with exposure to securing cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Hands-on experience securing AWS GovCloud or Azure GCC High environments, including basic control implementation and vulnerability management.
  • Practical experience securing Kubernetes environments, applying security policies, and supporting container runtime protection.
  • Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability platforms with a focus on integrating security monitoring tools.
  • Experience supporting incident investigations and remediating vulnerabilities in distributed systems.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, with an emphasis on automating security configurations.
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux system administration, including hardening techniques and scripting in languages like Bash or Python.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including securing Load Balancers, DNS, SSL/TLS, Firewalls, NAT, and related network services.
  • Strong communication skills for documenting security findings and collaborating across technical teams.
  • Growth mindset and proactive interest in expanding cybersecurity and cloud engineering skills.
  • A degree (BA/BS) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Professional certifications such as Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or Kubernetes-related certifications.
  • Client-facing experience supporting secure solution delivery in government or regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) operations, including Impact Level (IL) security requirements and Software Factory models.

Travel

Position may require up to 25% travel in support of contract performance, customer site visits, and program activities.

Salary 

  • The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $143,824 - $215,736 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. 
  • Rise8 is part of 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

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.

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