E01-L03 Cloud Application Tester II

As a Cloud Application Tester II, you will be responsible for validating, testing, and ensuring the quality, security, and compliance of automated infrastructure deployments across cloud environments. This role focuses on developing and executing test strategies for IaC templates and modules, ensuring infrastructure is reliable, repeatable, and aligned with enterprise and DoD standards. These activities support the assessment and validation of system capabilities to ensure alignment with program requirements and operational objectives.

Utilizes trends, metrics, and analytical insights to identify opportunities for improvement within existing testing frameworks, tools, and processes, helping enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall system performance., * Develop and execute test strategies for IaC templates and modules (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance

• Validate infrastructure deployments using automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Terratest, Checkov, tfsec)

• Perform static code analysis, linting, and validation of IaC artifacts prior to deployment

• Analyze and review terraform plan outputs (or equivalent) to identify unintended changes, risks, or misconfigurations

• Design and implement automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality gates for infrastructure deployments

• Validate deployed infrastructure across environments (dev, test, production) to ensure consistency and alignment with requirements

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve configuration drift between declared and deployed infrastructure

• Conduct failure and rollback testing to ensure resilience and recoverability of infrastructure deployments

• Ensure IaC implementations align with security and compliance requirements (e.g., RMF, NIST, least privilege, logging, and auditing standards)

• Collaborate with cloud engineers, DevOps teams, and security stakeholders to improve infrastructure quality and testing practices

• Document testing procedures, validation results, and best practices for IaC testing and governance

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

• Participate in growth efforts as requested

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

• Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)

• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients

• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience in systems testing, verification and validation, or test engineering. Or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience.

• Experience with designing and executing test plans, scripts, and scenarios

• Hands-on experience testing IaC using tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system issues

• Knowledge of test automation tools and methodologies for improving efficiency

• Experience with AWS cloud services and environments

• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification

• At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including continuous integration and deployment practices

• Understanding of quality assurance principles and best practices in system testing

• Strong technical documentation skills for reporting test results and identifying process improvements

The proposed salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.