Software Test Engineer - Mid-Level - TGC

at  Astrion

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation’s Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer located at Lackland AFB, TX. This position provides support to the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron, under the Astrion Air Force Division.
Our cybersecurity test team is searching for new members that can help us conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.
We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span from compliance testing to penetration testing, depending on skillset.
LOCATION:Lackland AFB, TX
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Technical Bachelor’s degree, or additional years of qualifying experience
• A minimum of 3-10 years of work experience, or additional years’ experience for degree substitution
• An active and fully adjudicated Top Secret security clearance is required for consideration (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Must obtain ISTQB CTFL certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to interface with contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test
• Must obtain the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundational Level (CTFL) certification within 6 months of hire
• Must obtain the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification within 2 years of hire
• Must have good writing/oral presentation skills
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Five years of intensive and progressive experience in a computer-related field
• Minimum of one year software testing for software / hardware applications or systems is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Working knowledge of the following: Linux, Windows, VMware, OSI Model, Network traffic collection and analysis, enterprise network architecture, communication equipment and technologies, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, and network traffic generation
• Software Test automation experience
• Programming or scripting skillset
• Understanding of AFIN & DODIN architecture

WHO WE ARE

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

• 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 meet desired test objectives and data collection requirements.
• Actively communicate throughout the acquisition process in order to influence development of a testable capability or product.
• Perform as a technology subject matter expert and provide advice to customers.
• 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.
• Actively participate cooperatively in Agile team planning and test execution