Test Engineer

Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Integration & Test Engineer (IT&E) to join our team in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate in Rome, NY. As a Cyber Integration & Test Engineer, you will use your skills in systems/software cyber testing techniques and methodologies to plan, design, develop, implement, and document test solutions needed to support current and future software baselines. These test solutions should incorporate the flexibility needed to adapt to future system architectures and capabilities and be automated to the greatest extent possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, writing, and executing test plans and procedures to address new and existing functional and/or security requirements.
• Formal and exploratory/ad-hoc testing, and test automation development.
• Ability to interpret intent from published security standards and develop tests to validate and document compliance.
• Requires not only application knowledge, but also knowledge in how system components interact, as well as the technical skills to perform preliminary troubleshooting.
• Requires a broad range of knowledge and experience, from system administration for system test set-up and execution, to writing automated tests, to formal software test functions such as developing test plans, test procedures and test reports, as well as logging and tracking defects.
• Understanding of how to detect and protect against common system/software security vulnerabilities.
• Assesses the current state of the system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. Perform analysis and write suggested mitigation strategies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyberspace Operations or related field
• US Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain interim Secret clearance
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Linux administration/troubleshooting
• Windows administration/troubleshooting
• Virtualization - eg. VMWare, Citrix, Xen
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and effectively communicate details with all levels of management.
• Time management, project management, independent worker

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with server administration, TCP/IP networking, vulnerability identification and exploitation, vulnerability exploit code development, offensive security operation coordination and communication, vulnerability tacking and remediation.
• Familiarity and experience with Agile Scrum practices
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and ICD 502, 503
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience
• Experience in threat/risk mitigation
• Knowledgeable about Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with Task Management tools (Ex. Jira/ServiceNow/GitLab/etc…)
• Creating and documenting repeatable test plans
• Experience working with software developers
• Script writing (Bash, Powershell, etc…)
• Orchestration Automation (Ansible, Puppet, SALT, etc…)
• Utilizing/Configuring Host Based Security Systems (HBSS)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $72,150 - $122,655