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Senior Test Engineer

GCyber
GCyber Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026
GCyber is seeking a Senior Test Engineer, to help support a mission-focused federal IT modernization effort that is building and integrating secure digital capabilities in a classified environment. The program uses an Agile delivery model and a technology environment centered on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS, Red Hat, and supporting integration technologies such as Kafka. The Senior Test Engineer will verify and validate secure digital capabilities across ServiceNow and connected systems while advancing automation and built-in quality in an Agile delivery environment.

As the Senior Test Engineer, you will
  • Analyze requirements, designs, interfaces, and user stories to ensure capabilities are complete and testable.
  • Define test strategies, plans, procedures, test data, acceptance criteria, and expected results for ServiceNow and integrated system capabilities.
  • Develop automated tests using ServiceNow Automated Test Framework and other approved test tools.
  • Execute functional, integration, regression, configuration, end-to-end, operational, and user acceptance test activities.
  • Document results, defects, anomalies, risks, and configuration changes in Jira and maintain the validation portion of requirements traceability.
  • Support sprint planning, reviews, demonstrations, release readiness, customer acceptance, and post-deployment validation.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, configuration management, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to resolve defects and improve built-in quality.
  • Lead testing for assigned capabilities or releases and coordinate test execution across dependent components.
  • Review test cases and evidence, mentor less-experienced testers, and recommend improvements to automation and regression coverage.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional customer suitability approvals required for the position.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification (i.e., Security , CCNA-Security, CND, CySA , GISCP, GSEC, SSC)
  • Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
  • Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, security, and customer teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Eight to twelve years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading test design and execution for complex software, cloud, integration, or mission systems.
  • Experience with test automation, test data management, DevOps or CI tools, source control, and Agile software delivery.
  • Ability to analyze application behavior, interfaces, logs, configurations, and code sufficiently to isolate technical defects.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on ServiceNow administration, configuration, or development experience and familiarity with ATF.
  • Experience with ServiceNow Discovery, Event Management, Service Mapping, custom applications, scripting, or workflows.
  • Experience with AWS, Elastic, Kafka, Jira, Confluence, ITIL, SAFe, performance testing, security testing, or test-management tools.
  • Relevant testing certification such as ISTQB or ServiceNow certification.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

  • 26 Days of Paid Leave Annual PTO Increase
  • An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
  • 401(k) Matching
  • 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
  • 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
  • Training and Professional Development Plans
  • Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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