Cybersecurity Testing & Evaluation Specialist

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks a Testing and Evaluation Specialist to develop and conduct unit and system tests ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves evaluating and validating cyberspace operations capabilities, analyzing test results, and making informed recommendations. Proficiency in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and quality assurance testing is required.

Qualifications

• Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
• An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

Responsibilities

• As a Testing and Evaluation Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and conducting unit and system tests to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Your role will involve evaluating and validating cyberspace operations capabilities, analyzing test results, and making informed recommendations based on your findings.
• This position requires expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and quality assurance testing.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability analysis

Quality assurance testing

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Job description

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks a Testing and Evaluation Specialist to develop and conduct unit and system tests ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves evaluating and validating cyberspace operations capabilities, analyzing test results, and making informed recommendations. Proficiency in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and quality assurance testing is required.