Description
Qualifications
About the Must Haves
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience performing software testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant STEM from an accredited institution
- Must be a US Citizen and possess a current Secret Clearance
- Your resume must demonstrate experience:
- Performing software testing, manual or automated, in accordance with DoD Standards
- Familiarity with security testing methodologies
- Proficiency with automation tools and frameworks
- Deep familiarity with scripting languages to write automated tests
- Examples of using automation to improve testing efficiency, reducing test schedules, and increasing software security
- Proficiency with the following tools/technologies: Java, Angular, GitLab, RHEL, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, Python
About the Desired
- At least one or more of the following certifications:
- SAFe, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, CSTE, or equivalent
Responsibilities
As a Software Tester at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force's mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be expected to design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy software in accordance with the concepts and techniques defined by the 12 Factor App development practices (12factor.net), cloud native (cncf.io), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF).
As Software Tester, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and participating in Agile and/or DevSecOps ceremonies.
- Providing expertise in functional, integration, automated, dynamic, and static security and testing for code development.
- Creating test cases, automated test scripts to support test automation activities, and thoroughly test the code.
- Performing alpha and beta testing.
- Assisting with constructing validation steps (both positive and negative testing) for user acceptance testing.
- Testing changes and remediating all known security issues before committing them into the CI/CD pipeline and documenting all testing scenarios applied against the change.
- Developing test plans, performing integration activities, and developing and maintain security paperwork.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary pay range: 120k - 140k
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