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IT Director

Rise8 is a mission-driven technology company focused on delivering secure, outcome-oriented software and services to U.S. Federal customers. We seek an experienced, hands-on IT Director to own day-to-day IT operations, endpoint and identity management, cloud integrations, and to act as the technical enabler for NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC compliance efforts across a fully remote workforce.

Skills

  • Hands-on endpoint management (MDM, EDR) and device lifecycle workflows
  • Identity management: SSO, MFA, Azure AD/Okta/Google Workspace administration
  • Practical experience mapping and operating NIST SP 800-171 controls and supporting CMMC evidence collection
  • Cloud fundamentals and secure configuration experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Strong systems and network troubleshooting across macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • Operational discipline: runbooks, change coordination, incident triage, and documentation
  • Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders and work cross-functionally
  • Comfortable in a remote-first, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT operations: endpoint management (MDM/EDR), patching, device provisioning/deprovisioning, backups, and asset inventory.
  • Manage identity & access: SSO, MFA, service accounts, role-based access, and contractor onboarding/offboarding; support CAC/PIV where required.
  • Implement and maintain NIST SP 800-171 controls and support CMMC evidence collection, SSPs, and POA&M tracking.
  • Own vendor and tooling relationships for infrastructure, endpoint, backup, SSO, and cloud providers and coordinate with MSPs.
  • Support secure cloud configuration and connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP), VPNs, firewall rules, and network topology.
  • Integrate secure tooling and telemetry for DevSecOps and delivery teams, and onboard developer workstations.
  • Serve as first/second line for operational incidents; coordinate containment/remediation and post-incident reviews.
  • Drive automation and standardization of operational tasks and evidence collection; improve runbooks and playbooks.
  • Maintain and update operational documentation, configuration baselines, and topology diagrams for audits and handoffs.
  • Provide user-facing IT support, triage employee issues, coordinate change windows, and maintain a positive remote support experience.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Cybersecurity to align operations with compliance roadmaps and monitoring initiatives.

Education

  • No specific degree required; equivalent experience and demonstrated technical mastery accepted
  • U.S. citizenship required due to federal customer work and background investigation

Benefits

  • 100% distributed remote workforce with flexible schedule
  • Premium insurance with up to 100% employee premium and up to 80% dependent coverage on base plan; dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with 10% gross pay match
  • 4 weeks combined accrued PTO, 11 federal holidays, birthday, jury duty, bereavement
  • $3,500 annual education & training budget
  • $750/year home office technology stipend and $100/year company merch
  • $500/year wellness reimbursement or $75/month Life Time membership credit
  • Company-provided MacBook Pro
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