Software Test Engineer

• Will possess knowledge and experience analyzing and testing a software-intensive system across a variety of test environments/venues, using Agile development
• This position will require a strong, self-starting individual to serve as the central technical point of contact for application testing within the Enterprise Services Team

Visionary DevSecOps Innovation Mathematics Self-Starter Communication Systems Design Test Automation Control Systems Computer Science Software Testing Secret Clearance Agile Methodology CompTIA Security+ Security Clearance Time Off Management Software Engineering Software Development Test Data Generation Programming Languages Intellectual Curiosity C# (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process IAT Level II Certification Java (Programming Language) CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Masters degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills enabling them to lead a small technical team and represent the team in interactions with stakeholders
• Experience with automated testing for requirement verification and validation
• Identifying Test impacts on the team and scoping the efforts
• Exposure to programming languages such as Java, C#, etc.
• Prior experience testing and verifying requirements in software applications/systems
• Analyzing collected data to provide Objective Evidence or identify inefficiencies
• Development of action plans based upon analysis of data
• Documenting software deficiency reports
• Presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document), * Applicants with current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application are highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
• Prior experience in an Agile development process
• Prior experience with Command & Control Systems or BMDS elements
• Performance requirement and verification analysis
• Verification of ICD and interface requirements
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment is extremely desirable, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $170000.00/hr.

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