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Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer
Basic Qualifications: Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered. Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks. Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces. Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans. Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations. Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner, and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution. Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer: Clearance: Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered. Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks. Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces. Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans. Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations. Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.
Preferred: Qualifications for both levels: An active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.).Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices. Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests. Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks. Experience with installing virtual machines. Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies. Familiarity with computer security measures. Proficiency with UNIX command lines. Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects. Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members. Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams.

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