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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release Manager - **Company:** Fortress Information Security - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,228.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Software Tools, Software Deployment, Web Applications - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=40f295429f0c395a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 3+ years in release management or technical program management coordinating software deployments * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with both internal and external clients * Good understanding of common web application architectures and modern deployment practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines) * Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects * Self-directed problem solver who can drive decisions across teams without direct authority * Intermediate proficiency using AI tools (e.g., Claude or similar platforms) to accelerate project planning, generate documentation, analyze release risks, and improve team productivity while applying appropriate judgment and validation. * Demonstrated ability to cultivate sponsors and advocates across organizational levels, building the cross-functional support needed to drive release decisions and gain buy-in without direct authority Preferred Skills * Project management certification (e.g., PMP) and/or Certified Scrum Master * Knowledge of SOC, NERC CIP, or other compliance standards * Previous experience as a software developer * Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance, * Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional work experience required. ## Description The Release Manager will design, plan, and manage software releases and integration projects across multiple Fortress applications, serving all customers within the Technology division. Working in close coordination with software architects, project leaders, engineering and DevOps teams, and external customers, this role is central to delivering reliable, high-quality information security solutions at scale. As Fortress expands to support five separate Pods on the Fortress Platform, the Release Manager will establish and own a consistent release process that spans the full lifecycle from planning through deployment. 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