Software Tester Security Clearance

Position: Software Tester with Security Clearance
Business Analyst/Software Tester

Location:

Chantilly, VA
Work Type:
Onsite
Remote Work: NO

Job Description Gridiron IT is seeking a Software Tester with an active TS/SCI CI Polygraph to work onsite in Chantilly, VA Responsible for:
With a wide range of knowledge, the ST defines and develops test standards for the testing of information technology products, equipment, or systems in accordance with company and contractual requirements. The ST reviews and evaluates complex test specifications, test results, test trends and implements corrective action as needed. The ST is responsible for determining optimal approach to testing complex products or solutions to assure compliance with applicable specifications.

This includes identifying and recommending product or solution characteristics that optimize their ability to be tested or to provide test data for diagnostic purposes. The ST combines customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. The ST develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems.

The ST coordinates integrated testing activities, reviews, and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program, performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Work with a friendly team with growth opportunities

• Responsible for ensuring that all tests are conducted in a proper and orderly manner.

• Must also be able to motivate test team members and keep them on track.

• Stay abreast of emerging and changing software technologies design practices to provide solutions that are leading edge, competitive and cost effective

• Establish expected standards for quality assurance and communicate them to the entire test team.

• Provide feedback to testers setting quality standards and helping improve their work

• Develop test automation strategy for projects in AGILE methodology Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 5 – 7 years of related experience.

• Active and current TS/SCI with polygraph

• CompTIA Security+ certification

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Experience:

• Agile environment

• Scrum

• Automated testing

• Security testing

• MS TFS

• Zap (security testing)

• Good organizational skills

• Good leadership skills

• Good project management skills

• Good negotiation skills

• Good people management skills

• Good time management skills

• Good problem-solving ability

• Good analytical and logical skills Desired:

• ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent

• Familiarity with load testing Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI CI Polygraph clearance. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $100,000 - $145,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits:
Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications.

These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.