Release Manager

RELI GROUP INC•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$90,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Release Manager to support a mission-critical federal program. This role requires a deep understanding of DevOps principles, configuration control, and software deployment processes across complex systems. The Release Manager will play a key role in managing and coordinating releases across development, test, and production environments to ensure stability, security, and compliance.

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.

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.