Quality Assurance System Engineer - Senior with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description ASRC Federal is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Systems Engineer to support their work with the Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (C5ISR) located at APG, MD. Individuals must be able to perform all functional duties independently, with limited supervision. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for some flexibility to work remotely. However, it necessitates regular on-site presence at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, to provide support. Job responsibilities will include: QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. Review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics from a software quality perspective and a system performance perspective. Review and assist with the development of Quality Management Plans. Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. Validate that detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases meet software system specifications, and performance requirements. Support estimation, prioritization, planning, and coordination test activities. Lead efforts to design, develop and execute automation scripts using open-source tools. Support identification, recording, tracking, and thoroughly documenting bugs. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements. Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions. Integrate modern QA testing tools and test strategies. Develop and present technical quality and test information to Senior DoD leadership. Qualifications : Agile software development, DevSecOps best practices, CI/CD pipeline experience. Experience with leading QA and/or testing for system development technical projects. Knowledge of software development/DevSecOps cloud-based environments, ideally AWS DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) clouds. Knowledge of DoD standards and principles such as Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA). Proven work experience in software development. Proven work experience in software quality assurance. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. Experience with both white box and black box testing. Experience with automated testing tools. Experience with performance and/or security testing. Proven expertise in customer engagement, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Agile Scrum master certifications ( g. Safe Scrum Master, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM Understanding of DoD Intelligence, Command and Control systems, architectures, and communications protocols. Experience working within a hybrid cloud environment. Experience developing technical papers and presentations. Clearance Requirement Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmentalized Information eligibility. Experience and Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Math, IT, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years research, development or operations experience working with cross functional teams.

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