CAL Test Engineer

Hbcu Connect, Llc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Maximus seeks a CAL Test Engineer to support testing operations for enterprise IT/OT infrastructure at the Client Access Lab in Tyson's Corner, VA. The role covers functional and regression testing of servers, network devices, OS images, and security devices, including coordination of onsite lab activities.

As a hybrid role, you will develop test plans, maintain test assets, and work with QA, risk, and operations to validate changes before deployment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure testing in enterprise environments.
• Experience testing infrastructure components like servers, network devices, OS images, and security devices.
• Familiar with performance/monitoring concepts and enterprise change management.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, compatibility, and performance testing of IT/OT infrastructure components.
• Conduct integration testing across infrastructure layers to validate interoperability.
• Provide day-to-day operational support for the Client Access Lab (CAL).
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports with traceability to requirements.
• Coordinate break-fix and restoration activities and verify system integrity post-restoration.

Skills

IT testing experience

Systems support experience

On-site work

Public Trust eligibility

Change management processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience

Tools

Servers (physical/virtual)

Network devices

OS images

Security devices

Testing tools

Job description

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting missionâEUR'critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, missionâEUR'driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver highâEUR'impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.

This role is hybrid, allowing for remote work, but requires the ability to work onsite in Tyson's Corner, VA.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS199, T1, Band 4

CAL Test Engineer supports testing operations by executing integration and system testing for network, server, and hardware changes within the Client Access Lab (CAL). The role supports physical and virtual test environments, coordinates onsite lab activities, documents test results and defects, and works closely with QA/Risk and operations teams to ensure changes are validated and ready for deployment.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• -Perform functional, regression, compatibility, and performance testing of enterprise IT/OT infrastructure components, including physical servers, network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), operating system images, and security devices.
• - Conduct integration testing across infrastructure layers (network segments, security platforms, and server/storage environments) to validate interoperability and configuration compliance against change requests and requirements.
• - Provide day-to-day operational support for the Client Access Lab (CAL), including coordination of physical and virtual test environments (DTE, SysTest, ITE) used for development, integration, and validation activities.
• - Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; document test results with clear traceability to requirements and change requests; track defects and coordinate retesting and resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• - Support break-fix and restoration of service activities; conduct performance and functional testing post-restoration to validate system integrity before returning to operation.
• - Ensure test activities comply with risk management, change control, and release management processes and agency security and configuration policies.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

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• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure testing or systems support experience in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience testing infrastructure components such as servers (physical/virtual), network devices, OS images, storage systems, or security devices.
• Familiarity with performance and monitoring concepts for network and server infrastructure (e.g., bandwidth, latency, throughput, capacity utilization).
• Experience with enterprise change management processes (e.g., ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM) and how testing integrates with change requests and production deployments.
• Ability to work on-site in Tyson's Corner, Virginia as required. - Capability to support onsite lab coordination, including physical hardware, cabling, and test environment configuration - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.

Minimum Education requirement:

• BachelorâEUR(TM)s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Years of Required Work-Related Experience: 1âEUR\"3 years of handsâEUR'on IT testing or systems support experience in enterprise environments.
• Required Certifications: None required

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• -Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting (e.g., basic test automation frameworks).
• - Experience working in federal government environments. ·Strong coordination and communication skills to work across QA, OA, engineering, and onsite support teams.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment processâEUR\"including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,âEUR\"please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$50,000.00

Minimum Requirements

TCS199, T1, Band 4