Release Train Engineer

Release Train EngineerGCyber is seeking a Release Train Engineer, to help support a mission-focused federal IT modernization effort that is building and integrating secure digital capabilities in a classified environment. The program uses an Agile delivery model and a technology environment centered on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS, Red Hat, and supporting integration technologies such as Kafka. The Release Train Engineer will enable effective Program Increment execution across the Agile Release Train, optimize flow, manage cross-team risks and dependencies, and ensure consistent delivery of customer value. As the Release Train Engineer, you will:Lead Agile Release Train events and Lean-Agile practices, including PI planning, pre- and post-PI activities, system demonstrations, Inspect and Adapt, and Scrum of Scrums.Coordinate software, architecture, test, security, deployment, and release schedules across teams.Consolidate team PI objectives and maintain program-level objectives, dependencies, risks, and commitments.Track feature and capability execution using useful Agile and DevOps metrics and communicate progress, risks, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, teams, and leaders in SAFe, flow, relentless improvement, and effective decision-making.Identify and escalate program impediments and coordinate mitigation of critical dependencies, bottlenecks, resource constraints, and integration risks.Partner with program management, architecture, configuration management, test, cybersecurity, and operations to align delivery and readiness.Understand the integrated system architecture sufficiently to identify technical risk and explain tradeoffs to customer and leadership stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications and RequirementsActive TS/SCI security clearanceAbility to obtain and maintain any additional customer suitability approvals required for the position.DoD 8570/8140 certification (i.e., Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phasesFull-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program maturesStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, security, and customer teams.Bachelor's degree in a related disciplineEight to twelve years of relevant experienceExperience leading or supporting Agile software delivery as a Release Train Engineer, senior Scrum Master, program delivery lead, or comparable role.Experience facilitating large planning events, managing cross-team dependencies, briefing leaders and customers, and using Jira or comparable Agile tools.Preferred QualificationsSAFe Release Train Engineer certification or comparable SAFe leadership credential.Experience with ServiceNow administration or configuration, ServiceNow ATF, ITIL, AWS, Jira, Confluence, DevSecOps, and classified federal programs.Experience using flow, predictability, quality, and outcome metrics to improve ART performance.Our BenefitsGCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO IncreaseAn extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyberPaid Parental LeaveAdditional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave401(k) Matching100% Company-funded Disability Insurance90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family membersTraining and Professional Development PlansCommuter Benefits PlanParking and Transportation AllowanceEqual Opportunity EmployerGCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.