IT Technology Specialist Tester Security Clearance

Position: IT Technology Specialist Tester with Security Clearance
Description SAIC is seeking an IT Technology Specialist/Tester to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). This position will sit on-site in Arlington, Virginia at the Pentagon. Current project technologies include legacy Java, JSP, native Java script, scriplet code built in Eclipse with a MS SQL server backend and GIT for the code repository.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform comprehensive testing of current and future software applications and modules, ensuring high-quality delivery for our customers.
* Develop clear, thorough, and well-structured test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, applying strong knowledge of software engineering principles.
* Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across multiple environments. Validate new features, enhancements, and defect fixes, and document results with precision and clarity.
* Log defects in Azure Dev Ops (ADO) with detailed reproduction steps, expected vs. actual outcomes, and supporting evidence. Collaborate closely with developers to drive timely resolution and maintain transparent communication.
* Take full ownership of assigned testing tasks, delivering high quality work with minimal supervision.
* Apply sound judgment and problem-solving techniques to meet objectives while working under general direction.
* Participate actively in Agile ceremonies-including daily stand ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives-while collaborating with team members in an Azure Dev Ops environment.
* Analyze customer needs, quickly learn new tools and technologies, and contribute to effective solutions both independently and within a cross functional team.
* Prepare and deliver demonstrations of newly implemented functionality to customers or stakeholders, clearly articulating changes, expected behavior, and business value while confidently addressing questions. Qualifications Required

Education:

* Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of relevant experience;
Masters and seven (7) years of relevant experience. PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Required Skills:

* Proven ability to quickly understand and work with complex software systems, technical workflows, and application. architectures.
* Strong background in structured software testing methodologies, with hands on experience creating, executing, and documenting detailed test procedures.
* Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools, particularly Azure Dev Ops (ADO), for organizing test cases, tracking progress, and reporting defects. Clearance:
* Active Secret clearance is required for this position.