Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Summary of Requirement This requirement will focus on designing, developing, and executing tests for UNO systems in support of the Army's network modernization efforts. Key Responsibilities:
Test Planning

• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for NETOPS systems, which are software used to perform network operations, management, and security tasks for the Army Tactical Network.

• Support the development and maintenance of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and Test and Evaluation Strategies (TESs) in accordance with Army Test and Evaluation Guidance, Policies, templates.

• Collaborate with Army stakeholders, including network engineers, operators, and cybersecurity specialists, to identify and prioritize testing requirements.

• Coordinate test resources, including equipment, personnel, and facilities, to support test events and ensure successful test execution.
Test Management

• Oversee the execution of tests, including identifying defects and reporting results to ensure NETOPS systems meet Army functional / non-functional requirements.

• Review test reports and lead root cause analysis and corrective action for issues found during testing, ensuring defects are properly identified, documented, and addressed
Process Improvement

• Identify and maintain relevant metrics for assessing success of test and evaluation

• Identify or assess recommended improvements / tools to improve test and evaluation efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Army Tactical Network architecture

• Experience with Current Army NetOps tools, as well as Army soldier roles / responsibilities and process.

• Strong experience with software test planning and execution, including test design, test case development covering both functional and non-functional requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Army stakeholders, test teams, and other team members.

• Travel Expectation: 50% CONUS; potential for future OCONUS support travel Nice to Have:

• Experience employing Agile Test Principles, with knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools.

• Experience using DevSecOps tools / environments (e.g. Atlassian, Gitlab)

• Experience with Army network test and test tools, including network simulation, emulation, and traffic generation tools and techniques.