Build and Release Engineer (DevOps Engineer)

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 battlefield-find 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

We're 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 practices-owning everything from source control to container orchestration. You'll 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 :

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

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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 role's 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 careers@ultra-ic.com."