Release Manager

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in software build and deployment, configuration control, and DevOps practices across multiple systems.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute all DevOps and configuration changes across program
• Serve as backup facilitator for production stability release events.
• Facilitate the Change Request Queue (CRQ) and Operational Change Control Board (OCCB) meetings.
• Create and distribute agendas, meeting notes, and calendar invites.
• Send out notifications across the program.
• Manage software builds and coordinate releases/deployments to test, staging, and production servers for all mission applications.
• Review and update implementation plans in line with document control policies.
• Distribute notifications for release activity.
• Perform GitLab Admin tasks including upgrades, patching, incident management, and user/account control.
• Other tasks as requested.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a related DevOps, release management, or configuration control role.
  • Experience with version control systems (GitLab preferred).
  • Experience managing enterprise-level deployments across multiple environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

• Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.