Test Engineer II (508 Support)

SUMMARY:


The Test Engineer II will support DISA’s sensing development initiatives, including modernization and

integration of the Open Sensor Platform (OSP), Full Packet Capture (FPCAP), Automated Security

Validation (ASV), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and emerging sensing technologies. This role will

perform hands-on integration testing, regression testing, performance evaluations, data validation, and

verification/validation (V&V) activities across lab, cloud, and operationally representative

environments. The Test Engineer II will develop test plans, procedures, automated test scripts, and

detailed test reports that validate system functionality, interoperability, security requirements, and

mission readiness. The Test Engineer II will work closely with system engineers, developers,

cybersecurity engineers, and DISA stakeholders to support successful delivery of new sensing

capabilities used to protect and defend the DoDIN.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:


Key Responsibilities:


· Support accessibility planning and testing to ensure all delivered systems, applications, and

documentation comply with Section 508 requirements.

· Conduct accessibility evaluations using approved tools (e.g., ARC, AXE, WAVE, ANDI,

JAWS/NVDA screen readers, keyboard-only navigation).

· Validate compliance against WCAG 2.1 AA and DoD Section 508 standards for web

applications, portals, dashboards, and documentation.

· Identify accessibility issues and document findings, remediation steps, and risk impacts in test

reports and defect tracking systems.

· Collaborate with developers, UX teams, and system owners to ensure accessibility

requirements are incorporated into design and development.

· Review vendor deliverables, VPATs/ACRs, and accessibility statements to ensure accuracy

and completeness.

· Participate in test planning activities to integrate accessibility testing into functional, regression,

and user acceptance testing.

· Support creation and maintenance of accessibility test scripts, checklists, and repeatable

testing procedures.

· Verify remediation activities and retest corrected accessibility findings to confirm compliance.

· Provide recommendations and technical guidance on accessibility best practices across the

development lifecycle.



Test Planning & Execution

· Support development of test plans, test procedures, and detailed test documentation for sensing capabilities under development. · Contribute to Integration & Test Readiness Reviews (ITRR), System Requirements Reviews (SRR/SFR), and Design Reviews (PDR/CDR). · Develop and maintain automated regression test suites aligned with DevSecOps pipelines. · Prepare test data, test scripts, and environment configurations required for testing events. · Document test results including issues, severity, impact, and recommended corrective actions. Integration, Performance & Regression Testing · Execute integration and interoperability test events across multiple sensing platforms including OSP, FPCAP, ASV, and IDS. · Validate sensor performance including throughput, response time, data integrity, and system stability. · Conduct regression testing to ensure new code, patches, or configuration changes do not impact existing functionality. · Validate data flows, metadata generation (e.g., Zeek logs), and data brokering integration with SIEM tools. · Support performance testing by collecting system data under load, stress, or high-throughput scenarios. Verification & Validation · Perform V&V testing to confirm compliance with system, functional, security, and operational requirements. · Validate interoperability between sensors, cloud components, data brokering services, and DISA enterprise tools. · Support Government IV&V, JITC coordination, and Operational Test (OT) activities as required. · Assist with documenting discrepancies, defects, risk areas, and mitigation steps. Lab, Cloud & Field-Testing Support · Conduct testing in sensing lab environments, virtual/cloud environments, and operationally representative platforms. · Support installation, configuration, and testing of hardware, VMs, sensing software, data brokers, and network components. · Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, replicate, and resolve issues discovered during testing. · Provide test support during deployment pilots, sustainment updates, and field validation testing. Collaboration & Reporting · Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and PMO staff to ensure accurate test coverage. · Provide real-time issue tracking, severity assessments, and status reporting to Government stakeholders. · Support preparation of test briefs, test-readiness presentations, and Lessons Learned documentation. DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS:

· Active DoD Secret clearance. · Two to four (2–4) years of experience in software, systems, or cybersecurity testing. · Experience testing cybersecurity tools, network sensors, or enterprise monitoring platforms. · Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports/protocols, packet flows, firewalls, routing). · Experience with automated testing, scripting, or regression testing frameworks. · Hands-on experience with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Wireshark, Zeek, Splunk, or similar platforms. · Familiarity with DoD systems, cyber defense operations, or RMF-related validation requirements. · Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test integration (preferred). · Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to document complex test scenarios and results. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative engineering