DoD Network QA Tester - Secret Clearance

Groupe Kardol; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Tester to support the PdM Mission Network and PdM Network Modernization programs by ensuring rigorous testing standards and requirement traceability.

This role focuses on developing, executing, and reporting on test procedures that directly impact mission success and customer satisfaction, including manual and automated testing across multiple vendor applications and ensuring alignment with CMMI Level 3 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions.
• Preferred certifications such as CAST or ISTQB.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver monthly reports on testing procedures and results to support client-driven software development.
• Troubleshoot software, devise innovative solutions, and document resolutions for knowledge sharing.
• Implement test procedures for vendor applications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba) to ensure compliance with specifications prior to government witness testing.
• Identify integration issues and vulnerabilities, report findings, and provide improvement recommendations for future system design.
• Develop Master Test Plans, Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports to meet CMMI Level 3 requirements.
• Collaborate with the Software Development team to align products with customer needs and requirements.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests (white box, black box, gray box) to evaluate quality, speed, and functionality.
• Convert manual test cases into automated cases using PowerShell and VBS.

Skills

Black Box Testing

CMMI

ISTQB Foundation

Communication Skills

Government Contracts

Test Automation

PowerShell

VBScript

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

PowerShell

VBScript

Cisco

Palo Alto

Aruba

Job description

DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Tester to support the PdM Mission Network and PdM Network Modernization programs by ensuring rigorous testing standards and requirement traceability.

This role focuses on developing, executing, and reporting on test procedures that directly impact mission success and customer satisfaction, including manual and automated testing across multiple vendor applications and ensuring alignment with CMMI Level 3 requirements.