Test Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Test Engineer with Security Clearance
Mid-Level Test Engineers Overview:
We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in application testing, automation, and validation across complex, large-scale systems. This role requires creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team deliverables and performance goals. Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for applications, immersive systems, and enterprise platforms.
* Analyze business and system requirements to create detailed application specifications and test plans.
* Perform functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing to validate features and isolate issues.
* Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts, frameworks, and architectures.
* Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools, frameworks, and testing strategies.
* Support configuration management, change management, and release management processes.
* Identify, document, and track software/hardware defects with clear root-cause analysis and remediation guidance.
* Provide technical reviews of government or client test plans and reports to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, resolve issues, and optimize testing approaches.
* Participate in risk management assessments, user acceptance testing, and formal reviews of test results.
* Prepare and deliver test reports, progress updates, and decision-support materials for stakeholders.
* Maintain controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines across environments. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

* Security Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance required
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
* Minimum of 5 years of software testing experience, including automation and system testing.
* Strong knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, and risk-based testing practices.
* Demonstrated ability to evaluate tools and implement testing strategies in dynamic environments.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently with latitude in approach, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Required Skills & Technologies:
* Test Tools & Platforms:
Azure Dev Ops 2022, Visual Studio 2022, Git for Windows.
* Automation & Containerization:
Kubernetes, Docker, Swagger, Terraform.
* Programming & Frameworks: .NET, C#, Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript, Blazor.
* Middleware &

Infrastructure: Keycloak, Rabbit

MQ, Linkerd, NGINX, Elasticsearch or Open Search.
* Cloud & OS: AWS (application components), Linux.
* Data & Integration: XML/XSD, JSON.