Job Summary This role supports an Agile development team delivering web-based microservices for command and control of space operations within a secure, containerized environment. The position is responsible for planning and executing release cycles, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring reliable, secure delivery of mission-critical applications through close collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams. Key Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate, and execute recurring software release cycles • Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications • Automate build, test, and deployment processes across secure environments • Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure release readiness • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve release-related issues to minimize risk and downtime • Document release processes and provide guidance and best practices to engineering teams Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • Five or more years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or build/release management • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and platforms • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills • Experience working in secure, mission-critical environments • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications • Active Top Secret security clearance • Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and Security as Code practices • Expertise with modern CI/CD pipelines, tools, and software factory environments • Knowledge of secure software development methodologies and security-first infrastructure design • Familiarity with security standards and compliance frameworks such as NIST and STIGs • Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams using collaboration and tracking tools