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# Sr Test & Evaluation Engineer

- **Company:** Knight Federal Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Verification and Validation (Software), Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Software Performance, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9241771/sr-test-evaluation-engineer

## About the Role

Key Skills (Minimum)

 * Must possess current DoD Approved Baseline Certification at IAT Level II OR higher (e.g. CompTIA Security +)

 * Compliance with training, education and experience meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Test and Evaluation Level 1, * Experience sustaining virtual, cloud, and on premises environments.

 * Experience conducting evaluations of current or emerging technologies.

 * Experience providing technical expertise for software performance test plan design and test scenarios for functional security testing.

 * Experience using security assessment and analysis tools.

 * Knowledge and a little experience working with networking protocols.

 * Experience implementing and using common operating system, antivirus products, network and security services and applications.

## Description

This role will be focused on Test and Evaluation and will be advising both INSCOM (all of the combatant commands) and the IC on performing operations, maintenance and accreditation efforts on unclassified, classified cloud, virtual environment, and on-premises Information Technology (IT) environments, * Implement lifecycle solutions in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards, DoD, Army, and ICD 50 3 Directives and the Risk Management Framework

 * Evaluate system component suitability and make recommendations to the Government to eliminate redundancy and align capabilities within the IC regarding the impact of alternative new technologies on project costs, portability, compatibility, and usability sustainability.

 * Provide technical expertise for software performance, test plan design and test scenarios for functional testing, security testing, negative testing and vulnerability analysis of cyberspace operations tools and capabilities.

 * Compose and/or evaluate Acquisition Documentation, lead staff evaluations of engineering documents similar to System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Test and Master Plans (TEMP), and Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES), for approval.

 * Develop Evaluation criterium commensurate with Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) Measures of Performance (MOP), and the resources required to plan, perform, analyze and report on testing events during all acquisition or development phases, particularly of cyberspace and computer network systems.

 * Lead the Independent Verification and Validation of Developmental and Operational Testing, coordinate with PMs to ensure testing adequacy and system specification compliance.

 * Laisse with stakeholders to understand testing objectives, develop test strategies, and collect and analyze data to satisfy customer requirements.

 * Provide guidance to PMs, staff, Chief Engineers, and Leadership on adherence to Army Regulations and policies while operating in rapid-development domains.

 * Prepare technical test reports that document deficiencies and issues identified in the conduct of test and evaluation events.

 * Follow and apply common T&E processes that include identifying requirements, verify user needs, develop evaluation approach, collect data, analyze data, and report on findings.