Release Train Engineer

SMX is seeking a Journeyman Release Train Engineer to help coordinate and support Agile release delivery across software development and DevSecOps teams for a federal customer. You'll contribute to organizing Agile ceremonies, tracking release readiness, and helping teams stay aligned as they build and deploy secure capabilities in AWS GovCloud IL5 environments. This position is a hybrid role supporting a Herndon, VA based team. Essential Duties: Support Agile Release Train (ART) coordination by facilitating team syncs, status tracking, and backlog alignment. Assist in planning and executing Program Increment (PI) events, including preparation and follow-up activities. Track release progress, dependencies, and risks across multiple Agile teams. Monitor and maintain dashboards and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to support visibility and performance reporting. Collaborate with scrum masters and product teams to ensure smooth sprint execution and alignment with delivery objectives. Help integrate DevSecOps and CI/CD practices into ART workflows and delivery tracking. Required Skills & Experience: BA/BS degree and 5+ years of experience in Agile software delivery environments. SAFe certification such as SAFe Practitioner or RTE. Hands-on experience working within Agile teams, preferably supporting program or release-level coordination. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile planning tools. Secret clearance. Desired Skills & Experience Exposure to scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe. Experience working with DevSecOps teams or CI/CD toolchains. Understanding of RMF, ATO, or other federal compliance frameworks. Application Deadline: 6-27-2025 The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $103,200 - $172,000 USD At SMX , we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.