Senior Test Engineer
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States of America
Contract
3 days ago
Key skills
PythonAgileCommunicationNetwork Security
About this role
CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.
Senior Test Engineer
Active DoD TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
Fort Meade, MD
$140K - $150K
About the role
Client is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities for U.S. Government acquisition programs. This role focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating system tests across hardware, software, network, and virtualized environments, ensuring systems meet operational requirements and mission needs. The position supports intelligence and multi domain mission environments, including classified systems.
What you'll do
Plan, execute, and evaluate tests for hardware and software systems against defined specifications
Support Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities for U.S. Government acquisition programs
Develop, customize, and implement T&E strategies, Master Test Plans, System Evaluation Plans, and test reports
Review and evaluate test plans for applicability, completeness, and effectiveness
Design test data collection and analysis structures to support evaluative conclusions
Collect, verify, validate, and analyze test data across multiple environments
Define test scope, infrastructure, resources, and data sample sizes to ensure requirements are adequately demonstrated
Design and execute automated testing, including creation of automated testing harnesses
Perform Agile testing and support test automation using Python
Configure and operate simulated and virtualized computing environments
Support testing in cloud, on premises, and hybrid deployment models
Identify and define T&E infrastructure requirements, including personnel, ranges, tools, and instrumentation
Configure and test wired and wireless networking devices in laboratory and test environments
Apply network security architecture concepts, including defense in depth principles
Utilize COTS and FOSS security tools such as Suricata and Snort during testing
Translate test data and results into clear, professional, and technical evaluative reports
Support testing activities in classified environments
Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience executing system tests for hardware and/or software systems
Experience supporting Test and Evaluation for U.S. Government acquisition programs
Experience developing T&E strategies, test plans, and system evaluation reports
Five (5) years of experience collecting, verifying, and validating test data
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in virtualization and creating simulated or virtual computing environments
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, protocols, and topologies
Experience configuring and testing wired and wireless networking devices
Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models (private, public, and hybrid) and on premises vs. off premises environments
Minimum of two (2) years of experience using Python
Minimum of two (2) years of experience using Linux
Strong professional and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate test results into evaluative conclusions
Bachelor's degree required; STEM degree preferred
Current DoD Baseline Certification at IAT Level II required
Active DoD TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Ten (10) years of overall testing experience, including use of automated testing frameworks
Familiarity with INSCOM, Multi Domain Operations, and CEEC capabilities
Experience with Agile testing methodologies and automated test harness development
Experience using Python specifically for test automation
Experience configuring and administering Linux systems
Experience with vSphere
Experience using COTS and FOSS security tools (e.g., Suricata, Snort)
Vendor networking certifications (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
DAWIA Test and Evaluation Practitioner Certification or equivalent
DoD Baseline Certification at IAT Level III