Release Train Engineer

Tetrad-Digital-Integrity-LL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is seeking a Release Train Engineer to stand up a new Agile development team supporting federal IT modernization in the Washington, DC area. This role requires navigating SAFe practices and coordinating across multiple teams to deliver high-impact software.

You will coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners, facilitate PI planning, manage release schedules, and communicate status to leadership and customers. Active TS/SCI clearance and strong Jira skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance; able to pass suitability screenings.
• Current Security+ or equivalent/higher.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience; years vary.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
• Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead ART activities and Lean-Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
• Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
• Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities.
• Coordinate cross-team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums.
• Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program-level objectives.
• Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
• Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
• Understand the program’s architecture to assess risks and concerns.
• Coach teams and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
• Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
• Escalate and manage impediments and dependencies.
• Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with PMO on program execution and test data needs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security+ certification

Agile experience

Communication skills

Time management

ServiceNow

ServiceNow ATFs

ITIL knowledge

AWS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customersfrom increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

Join TDI as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting-edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions. The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coach teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs.

This is a fully onsite opportunity requiring a daily commute to the Washington, DC area. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
• Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑and post‑PI sessions.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
• Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
• Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
• Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
• Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
• Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
• Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
• Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.Ability to pass additional customer suitability screening(s) prior to start.
• Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
• Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
• ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
• AWS cloud certifications.

PAY RANGE:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. This range is a good‑faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.

TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

“TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws.”