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Top Secret/SCI
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$110,000 - $120,000
No Traveling
IT - QA and Test
San Antonio, TX (On/Off-Site)
Summary
The Cyber Tool Test Engineer supports the design, execution, and automation of functional testing for cyber tools developed under an Agile delivery framework. This position integrates early-stage testing in support of Cyber Capability Development, ensuring that developed tools meet operational and mission requirements. The engineer collaborates with developers, automation engineers, and platform engineers to incorporate test capabilities into CI/CD pipelines, conduct black-box and regression testing, and optimize system reliability.
General Qualifications
Proficient in black-box, exploratory, regression, and security testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of CI/CD automation pipelines (Atlassian Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD).
Experience with CNO tools, Agile testing principles (BDD, ATDD).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
Ability to translate operational requirements into testable outcomes.
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
Desired Education
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
Certification(s)
Required Certificate(s)
- Only One of the following is required:
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)
Desired Certificate(s):
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)
Key Deliverables
Software Test Engineer (TE) Support Services
Knowledge
Knowledge of Agile methodologies including BDD and ATDD.
Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Android operating systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity tool development and CNO operations.
Knowledge of software testing best practices and DevOps integration.
Knowledge of automation orchestration and system performance evaluation.
Knowledge of network hardware devices and functions.
Knowledge of systems administration concepts.
Knowledge of the systems engineering process.
Knowledge of interpreted and compiled computer languages.
Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.
Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards.
Knowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.
Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
Knowledge of local specialized system requirements (e.g., critical infrastructure/control systems that may not use standard information technology [IT]) for safety, performance, and reliability).
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
Knowledge of security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models (e.g., Zackman, Federal Enterprise Architecture [FEA]).
Knowledge of an organization’s information classification program and procedures for information compromise.
Knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model).
Knowledge of cybersecurity-enabled software products.
Skills
Skilled in designing and executing functional, integration, system, and acceptance tests.
Skilled in developing automated test scripts using Java, Python, C++, and Bash.
Skilled in configuring and managing CI/CD environments (GitLab, Bamboo).
Skilled in using tools such as Robot Framework and Appium for test automation.
Skilled in analyzing test results and troubleshooting software defects.
Skill in conducting test events.
Skill in designing a data analysis structure (i.e., the types of data your test must generate and how to analyze those data).
Skill in determining an appropriate level of test rigor for a given system.
Skill in developing operations-based testing scenarios.
Skill in systems integration testing.
Skill in writing test plans.
Skill in evaluating test plans for applicability and completeness.
Skill in conducting Test Readiness Reviews.
Skill in designing and documenting overall program Test & Evaluation strategies.
Skill in identifying Test & Evaluation infrastructure (people, ranges, tools, instrumentation) requirements.
Skill in managing test assets, test resources, and test personnel to ensure effective completion of test events.
Skill in preparing Test & Evaluation reports.
Skill in providing Test & Evaluation resource estimate.
Skill in writing code in a currently supported programming language (e.g., Java, C++)
NTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. NTI complies with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws, including those enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
This position is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and may be subject to additional compliance and security requirements as outlined in applicable federal contract clauses. These may include requirements related to ethics, cybersecurity, human trafficking prevention, export control, and other contract-specific obligations.
The Cyber Tool Test Engineer supports the design, execution, and automation of functional testing for cyber tools developed under an Agile delivery framework. This position integrates early-stage testing in support of Cyber Capability Development, ensuring that developed tools meet operational and mission requirements. The engineer collaborates with developers, automation engineers, and platform engineers to incorporate test capabilities into CI/CD pipelines, conduct black-box and regression testing, and optimize system reliability.
General Qualifications
Proficient in black-box, exploratory, regression, and security testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of CI/CD automation pipelines (Atlassian Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD).
Experience with CNO tools, Agile testing principles (BDD, ATDD).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
Ability to translate operational requirements into testable outcomes.
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
Desired Education
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
Certification(s)
Required Certificate(s)
- Only One of the following is required:
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)
Desired Certificate(s):
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)
Key Deliverables
Software Test Engineer (TE) Support Services
Knowledge
Knowledge of Agile methodologies including BDD and ATDD.
Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Android operating systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity tool development and CNO operations.
Knowledge of software testing best practices and DevOps integration.
Knowledge of automation orchestration and system performance evaluation.
Knowledge of network hardware devices and functions.
Knowledge of systems administration concepts.
Knowledge of the systems engineering process.
Knowledge of interpreted and compiled computer languages.
Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.
Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards.
Knowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.
Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
Knowledge of local specialized system requirements (e.g., critical infrastructure/control systems that may not use standard information technology [IT]) for safety, performance, and reliability).
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
Knowledge of security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models (e.g., Zackman, Federal Enterprise Architecture [FEA]).
Knowledge of an organization’s information classification program and procedures for information compromise.
Knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model).
Knowledge of cybersecurity-enabled software products.
Skills
Skilled in designing and executing functional, integration, system, and acceptance tests.
Skilled in developing automated test scripts using Java, Python, C++, and Bash.
Skilled in configuring and managing CI/CD environments (GitLab, Bamboo).
Skilled in using tools such as Robot Framework and Appium for test automation.
Skilled in analyzing test results and troubleshooting software defects.
Skill in conducting test events.
Skill in designing a data analysis structure (i.e., the types of data your test must generate and how to analyze those data).
Skill in determining an appropriate level of test rigor for a given system.
Skill in developing operations-based testing scenarios.
Skill in systems integration testing.
Skill in writing test plans.
Skill in evaluating test plans for applicability and completeness.
Skill in conducting Test Readiness Reviews.
Skill in designing and documenting overall program Test & Evaluation strategies.
Skill in identifying Test & Evaluation infrastructure (people, ranges, tools, instrumentation) requirements.
Skill in managing test assets, test resources, and test personnel to ensure effective completion of test events.
Skill in preparing Test & Evaluation reports.
Skill in providing Test & Evaluation resource estimate.
Skill in writing code in a currently supported programming language (e.g., Java, C++)
NTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. NTI complies with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws, including those enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
This position is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and may be subject to additional compliance and security requirements as outlined in applicable federal contract clauses. These may include requirements related to ethics, cybersecurity, human trafficking prevention, export control, and other contract-specific obligations.
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