This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a System Test Engineer Senior based in the United States.
The Senior System Test Engineer will play a critical role in validating complex enterprise and cybersecurity-focused systems.
You will translate system, security, and design requirements into comprehensive test strategies, cases, procedures, and scripts.
The role covers system, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing across sophisticated technical environments.
You will help ensure that solutions meet quality, security, compliance, and operational expectations before deployment.
Working closely with developers and engineers, you will investigate defects, validate fixes, and maintain clear testing evidence.
The position offers exposure to cybersecurity and Zero Trust concepts within a mission-focused engineering environment.
This is a remote opportunity with travel of approximately 25–50% and requires an active Secret clearance.
Accountabilities:
- Review system requirements, security requirements, architecture materials, and design documentation to identify testable components and establish requirements traceability.
- Define testing scope, methodologies, priorities, and test cases based on system requirements and project objectives.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and supporting documentation to ensure consistent and thorough testing.
- Determine high-priority and high-risk areas requiring additional testing attention and allocate testing resources accordingly.
- Execute system, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing for cybersecurity-focused systems and services.
- Troubleshoot systems at both the hardware and software levels to identify and isolate issues affecting test outcomes.
- Document test results, maintain test evidence, and provide timely reporting to support project milestones and compliance requirements.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using appropriate test management and defect tracking tools.
- Collaborate with developers, engineers, and other technical stakeholders to reproduce issues, investigate root causes, and validate corrective actions.
- Ensure testing activities align with applicable organizational and Department of War (DoW) testing standards and acceptance requirements.
- Communicate testing status, findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in system testing, software testing, integration testing, or a related discipline within an enterprise or government environment.
- 5+ years of experience developing and executing test procedures and test scripts.
- Strong understanding of system, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, architecture diagrams, system specifications, and security documentation.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems across hardware and software components.
- Proficiency with defect tracking and test management platforms such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or TestRail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for documenting test results, defects, risks, and technical findings.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize testing activities according to risk and project objectives.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with developers, engineers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Active Secret security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25–50% as required by the role.
- Experience with Department of War acceptance testing requirements for complex systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles such as least privilege, continuous authentication, and micro-segmentation is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits:
- Salary range: $85,093–$115,000, with actual compensation determined by experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Full-flex work week designed to support work-life balance and personal priorities.
- Comprehensive medical and wellness plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and pre-tax and post-tax contribution options.
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Paid holidays, with typically 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury-duty leave.
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave during a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance options.
- Professional development opportunities, including employer-supported education and certifications.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to expand technical expertise.
- Internal mobility support to help employees pursue career development and advancement opportunities.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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