Job description

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1936 Job Title: Test Engineer Location: Norfolk, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must have clearance to start Required Certification(s): An active CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, or CCSP certification Job Description The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the premier provider of ocean transportation to the Department of Defense (DOD). The MSC is a pivotal role as a single DOD manager for sea transportation, operates a worldwide command using a Government/Contractor-owned fleet of many active ships, which supply strategic and operational sealift to meet national defense objectives. Additionally, MSC has an extensive global shore support organization focused on ensuring that the MSC fleet will meet United States Navy (USN) Fleet and Joint commander requirements. This shore infrastructure includes a headquarters in the Virginia area, area commands, and support units located worldwide. To meet the need for high operational availability, MSC shore personnel and the Contractor workforce provide support for troubleshooting, repair, sustainment, and maintenance. The technical products and services provided through the ITESS Task Order deliver support for MSC Organizations and ship class. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must be able to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository that supports multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures. The successful candidate will have experience in the following: Develop and maintain testing libraries associated with: Microsoft Windows operating systems Windows Server environments Active Directory services Microsoft security baselines HP hardware platforms Cisco routing and switching infrastructure Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation activities Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts supporting functional, regression, performance, integration, user acceptance, and operational testing. Analyze technical requirements and develop testing strategies, test environments, and supporting test data. Identify, document, and track software and system defects through resolution and verification. Participate in engineering discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings to provide testing and quality assurance recommendations. Maintain test documentation, support CI/CD integration, and provide testing metrics and performance reports. Basic Qualifications Required Certifications An active CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, or CCSP certification OR a bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an accredited institution Required Skills Minimum 4 (four) years of related professional experience. Compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Testing and Evaluation Specialist (671 – Intermediate) requirements Working knowledge of SDLC processes, testing methodologies, and quality assurance tools such as JIRA and TestRail. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Must have an active Secret security clearance Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Must be able to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository that supports multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures.
The successful candidate will have experience in the following:
Develop and maintain testing libraries associated with:
Microsoft Windows operating systems
Windows Server environments
Active Directory services
Microsoft security baselines
HP hardware platforms
Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation activities
Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts supporting functional, regression, performance, integration, user acceptance, and operational testing.
Analyze technical requirements and develop testing strategies, test environments, and supporting test data.
Identify, document, and track software and system defects through resolution and verification.
Participate in engineering discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings to provide testing and quality assurance recommendations.
Maintain test documentation, support CI/CD integration, and provide testing metrics and performance reports.
Required Certifications
Minimum 4 (four) years of related professional experience.
Compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Testing and Evaluation Specialist (671 – Intermediate) requirements
Working knowledge of SDLC processes, testing methodologies, and quality assurance tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Must have an active Secret security clearance
Our Core Values
Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

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