Astrion is looking to hire new members for their test team to conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to identify vulnerabilities. The goal is to ensure high-quality products tailored to the needs of their clients, particularly within the Department of Defense.
Requirements
- Minimum one year software testing for software/hardware applications or systems is required.
- Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical skills and problem-solving skills in the area of software engineering.
- Working knowledge of the following: Linux, Windows, VMware, OSI Model, Network traffic collection and analysis, Kubernetes, Elastic, MBSC/SYSL, Git, enterprise network architecture, communication equipment and technologies, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion detection & prevention systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, network traffic generation, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, and Docker.
- Basic understanding of Software Security and Open Source, cloud and virtualization software and services.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and effective testing strategies.
- The selected candidate will also be responsible for analyzing defects, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to the enhancement of overall product quality.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) plans, test cases, and report according to established test methodologies and procedures.
- Perform functional testing at the system, interoperability, and integration test levels on various systems and networks under the direction of a Senior Test Engineer.
- Participate in all phases of software and hardware development to include requirements development, risk assessments, and acceptance criteria development.
- Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure the test infrastructure meets desired test objectives and data collection requirements.
- Compile and analyze test results data to determine conformity of the product or capability to the requirements.
- Document change requests/deficiencies of the product or capability as a result of test data analysis.
- Analyze software requirements and specifications to develop comprehensive testing plans.
Other
- Must obtain the ISTQB CTFL certification within 6 months of hire
- Top Secret/SCI
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 0-3 years of technical experience. Additional experience may be submitted in lieu of education.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance within 6 months and maintain that clearance throughout the term of employment
- Requires a previously adjudicated US Government background investigation and having held a Secret Level Security Clearance or other US Gov federal equivalence within the last 5 years
