Cyber Tool Test Engineer / Functional Evaluator

Cyber Tool Test Engineer / Functional Evaluator

San Antonio, TX



Location Summary: San Antonio, TX

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

Clearance Required: Top Secret - SCI

Clearance Eligible: No Clearance Eligible Associated with this Position

Polygraph: No Polygraph Associated with this Position

PL Years Exp: 1 - 5

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):

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)

Desired Certificate(s):

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)

O ensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate

Key Deliverables

 2 years’ experience testing CNO Tools to meet operational requirements based on
Tool Champion guidance.

 Experience developing test criteria, environments, scripts, and incorporating tools
into tool chain.

 Experience writing functional, integration, system, and acceptance test in Java, C,
C++, Python, and/or Bash.

 Proven knowledge of various testing methodologies including black-box,
exploratory, regression, and security testing.

 Proven knowledge of how to set up, manage, and create CI/CD pipelines using
automation orchestration tools (Atlassian bamboo, Gitlab, etc.).

 Proven experience reviewing unit tests and advising development teams on how to
improve thoroughness in testing.

 Experience wo

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 e ective
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++)



DCWF Work Role(s)

System Testing and Evaluation Specialist