FAA DevOps Test Engineer Security Clearance

Position: FAA DevOps Test Engineer with Security Clearance
Responsibilities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voice Switch and Recorder (VS&R) Program Office manages seven different programs that provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) Voice Communication Systems (VCSs) and legal recording systems that perform critical, high availability ATC communications and recordings within the FAA's National Airspace System (NAS). The VS&R Program Office is responsible for acquisition of modern Internet Protocol (IP) Voice Communications Systems, which includes development of requirements, procurement, verification, validation, testing, implementation, deployment and acceptance.

The VS&R Program Office also manages full life cycle sustainment and logistics activities for existing operational ATC VCSs that are currently in use throughout the NAS. The Dev Ops Test Engineer will provide onsite and hands-on system test engineering and test automation support to the FAA VS&R Program Office Test Team at the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

The FAA is embarking on a rapid modernization of ATC voice communications from Analog & TDM to Internet Protocol (IP) technology. The VCS modernization includes acquisition of vendor commercial-like Air-to-Ground Protocol Converters (APCs) and IP Voice Communication Systems (IP-VCSs). The FAA is accelerating procurement, testing and safe deployment of hundreds of IP-VCSs and thousands of APCs over the next four years.

In support of the FAA, the Dev Ops Test Engineer will:
* Develop and support automation of testing and test activities, using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methods, tools and software, to enable tests or pre-test system preparation activities to run automatically where possible. This primarily includes the use of Python and other automation orchestrators, including Ansible, Saltstack, Playwrite, Terraform, or Selenium.
* Interpret Complex Requirements:
Analyze and understand complex requirements to develop test procedures that align with project objectives and deliverables.
* Develop and Execute Test Plans:
Create comprehensive test plans and verification procedures that outline the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities. Execute these plans to ensure thorough testing coverage.
* Conduct Thorough Testing:
Perform extensive testing activities, including executing test cases, meticulously logging of results, and compiling detailed reports on findings to inform stakeholders.
* Verify Requirements:
Ensure that all project requirements are met through rigorous and comprehensive testing processes, identifying any discrepancies or areas for improvement.
* Automate repetitive system and test activities using Linux Bash Scripting
* Review Vendor Products:
Evaluate vendor products and test cases to ensure compliance with our standards and requirements, providing constructive feedback to enhance product quality.
* Witness Vendor Testing:
Observe and document test events executed by product vendors at the Factory.
* Collaborate with Teams:
Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to communicate testing results clearly and effectively, facilitating informed decision-making.
* Utilize Testing Tools:
Employ a variety of testing tools and platforms to achieve testing objectives, optimizing processes for efficiency and accuracy.
* Maintain Quality Assurance:
Uphold high standards of quality assurance by focusing on continuous improvement and adhering to best practices.

Required Qualifications The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or similar discipline, plus 6-16 years of relevant hands-on experience. The candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Devops experience using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) test automation tools, orchestrators and applications, including but not limited to Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Playwrite, Terraform, Jenkins and Selenium.
* Requirements Interpretation and Verification:
Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex requirements and verifying that they are met through testing.
* Test Plan Creation:
Proficiency in creating detailed test plans and procedures that ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with project goals.
* Testing Methodologies:

Experience with various testing methodologies, including development and operational testing.
* Familiarity with Linux environments, including strong knowledge working at the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI), with the ability to navigate, configure, move files and troubleshoot within the operating system.
* Experience with Linux-based tools and Bash Scripting to enhance and automate repetitive actions.
* Network

Experience:

Understanding of OSI networking principles, including IPv4 configuration, and troubleshooting of network devices including switches, routers and hubs.
* Experience with network protocols and the ability to test network-related…