Software Test Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a trusted IT consultancy firm with over 53 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in Information Technology and offers a broad range of services, including Technical Project/Program Management, Network Administration, System Administration, HelpDesk, RF/SATCOM integration, and engineering support. These services cater to large commercial corporations, government agencies, and government-contracted entities within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. 

The company is currently seeking for a Software Test Engineer to join the growing team! Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Test all software releases, including new features, enhancements, and fixes for bugs and defects.
• Configure and test STIGs for functionality on IT systems.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
• Write, implement, and report status of test cases to program government leads.
• Track test execution milestones and report on issues and risks having the potential to affect project timelines.
• Serve as subject matter specialist providing testing expertise for support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software applications.
• Develop, release, and maintain test procedures.
• Demonstrate creativity and foresight by identifying, preparing, and presenting detailed technical reports and briefings on new concepts and technical directions impacting programs/projects, and defining future technology requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers in the planning, design, development, and testing of new technologies.
• Evaluate alternative courses of action and make recommendations based on sound research.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to project management on software usability and functionality.
• Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios.

Skills/Must have:

• Must have active TS/SCI
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• DoDD 8140 IAT baseline certifications (Security Plus)
• Experience with configuration management and software release cycles
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows 2019 Server, Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft Exchange, SQL,
• Active Directory, Microsoft Office 2019, KMS, DNS, WSUS, group policies, PKI, SharePoint, MECM, and deploying workstation images
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization, Commvault data backups/restores, Trellix antivirus software, Kiwi Syslog Server, ACAS, Splunk, RHEL, Citrix, Dell Wyse Management Suite, and thin or zero clients
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to adapt to changing technology
• Effective communication skills

Preferred:

• Possess or have ability to obtain Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) certification
• Ability to obtain MS 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals certification

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Salary:

• From $130,000 per year