Test Engineer

Location: Norfolk, VA

Positions Available: 2

Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday

Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures.
• Develop and maintain testing libraries for Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Server, Active Directory services, Microsoft security baselines, HP hardware platforms, Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, and RMF validation activities.
• Develop, document, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, performance, integration, user acceptance, and operational testing.
• Analyze technical requirements, system specifications, and engineering documentation to establish appropriate testing strategies, test environments, and supporting test data.
• Validate system configurations, infrastructure functionality, and security requirements against applicable technical specifications and established baselines.
• Support RMF-related testing and validation activities to assess security control implementation and system compliance requirements.
• Identify, document, track, and manage software and system defects through resolution, retesting, and verification.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and development teams to identify testing requirements, resolve technical issues, and improve system quality.
• Participate in engineering discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings, providing recommendations on testing strategies, quality assurance, and defect prevention.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, procedures, test results, and repository records to support repeatable testing and configuration management.
• Support the integration of testing activities into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, where applicable.
• Develop and maintain testing metrics, status reports, and performance reports to communicate results, identify trends, and support technical decision-making.
• Ensure testing activities align with established quality assurance processes, system requirements, and applicable DoD technical and cybersecurity standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related professional experience in software testing, systems testing, quality assurance, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines and complex IT environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining test libraries associated with:
• Microsoft Windows operating systems and Windows Server environments.
• Active Directory services.
• Microsoft security baselines.
• HP hardware platforms.
• Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
• RMF validation and security compliance testing.
• Must meet the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Testing and Evaluation Specialist, Work Role 671, Intermediate qualification requirements, as applicable to the position, through the required education, certification, and workforce qualification pathway.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related qualifying field from an accredited institution; or an active qualifying certification, such as CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, or CCSP, consistent with applicable DCWF qualification requirements.
• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance or higher.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC), software testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience using testing and defect-tracking tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Ability to work on-site at the Norfolk, VA office Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting DoD enterprise IT environments.
• Experience testing Windows-based enterprise infrastructure, network systems, and security configurations.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, security baselines, and RMF-related validation activities.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, scripting, and test automation tools.
• Experience integrating test processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and testing across multiple system baselines.
• Experience supporting enterprise system integration, infrastructure modernization, or operational acceptance testing.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Norfolk, Virginia. Employees must report to the office daily, Monday through Friday. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or higher and be eligible to perform work within the applicable DoD environment.

The anticipated salary for this role is $70,000 annually. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

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