Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Command Control Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness tactical command and control and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Were looking for a hands-on Build & Release Engineer to design maintain and improve our software delivery pipeline across a growing portfolio of programs. This role blends traditional configuration management with modern DevOps practicesowning everything from source control to container orchestration. Youll work closely with development teams to ensure that builds environments and releases are reliable repeatable and efficient.

We need someone who thrives in Linux understands Kubernetes beyond the basics and can architect containerized solutions from scratch. Your expertise will shape that next phase of our DevOps infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and improve the end-to-end build integration and release processes across multiple programs.
• Design configure and maintain source control (Git) CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitLab CI) and automated build systems.
• Build and maintain containerized environments on Linux VMs using Docker Podman and Kubernetes (k3s or similar).
• Configure administer and troubleshoot Linux (command-line proficiency required) and Windows build/release environments.
• Stand up and maintain virtualized infrastructure in VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate builds resolve environment issues and ensure smooth releases in an Agile framework.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including environment setup guides and deployment procedures for internal teams and customers.
• Support environment automation using tools like Ansible Vagrant or similar.
• Manage release packaging license tracking and configuration baselines for multiple concurrent projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
• 2 years of experience in software configuration management build/release engineering or DevSecOps with hands-on expertise using Continuous Integration tools.
• Experience designing and deploying containerized solutions in Kubernetes.
• Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere/ESXi) and automation tools (Ansible Vagrant etc.).
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related STEM field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience building Kubernetes clusters from scratch in constrained or edge environments.
• Familiarity with container registries image hardening and secure deployment practices.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps best practices at both the team and program level.
• Prior experience mentoring developers or operations staff on CI/CD automation or containerization.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process email