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Auria Space · 2 weeks ago

Senior Release Engineer

Herndon, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Auria Space is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions. They are seeking a Senior Release Engineer to plan and execute release cycles, develop CI/CD pipelines, and ensure release readiness for mission applications.

AerospaceSpace TravelTraining

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly release cycles for the R2C2 program

Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for mission applications

Automate build, test, and deployment processes across secure environments

Partner with Development, QA, and Operations teams to ensure release readiness

Monitor and troubleshoot release issues to minimize downtime and risk

Document release processes and provide guidance to engineering teams

Qualification

CI/CD toolsContainerizationScripting languagesRelease engineeringAgile/ScrumSecurity clearanceProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or build/release management

Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to work in secure, mission-critical environments supporting defense contracts

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Current U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance (required U.S. Citizenship)

Experience with software development, test automation, and system automation that supports the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), and Security as Code (SaC)

Expertise with a modern software factory's CI/CD processes, tools, and technologies. This includes knowledge of technologies such as GitLab, Ansible, Terraform, Nexus, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes

Knowledge of secure software development methodologies and implementing full-stack infrastructure with a Security First mindset

Knowledge of security standards such as NIST 800-171 and STIG Compliance

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence, is highly desirable