Integration and Test Engineer (Field)

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring an Integration & Test Engineer to support travel-based roles requiring DoD system experience. The position emphasizes testing, network configuration, and automation in Windows and Linux environments with security clearances.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, building test plans, and maintaining virtualization and core services. The role demands hands-on testing across systems, collaboration on SCRUM teams, and the ability to deploy images and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in testing, networking, or related IT fields.
• Hands-on with DoD computer and radio systems.
• Strong networking knowledge: routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting, LAN/WAN.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Solid grasp of automation and scripting, including Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans and procedures.
• Design configurations to support testing and prototyping of systems.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and workarounds for system issues.
• Perform testing on systems and subsystems for reliability.
• Review specs, development plans, testing protocols, and network docs.
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers.
• Set up core services like DNS, Exchange, and Active Directory.
• Administer virtualized environments for development and production.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain network gear; diagnose network issues.
• Capture and deploy system images for consistency.

Skills

DoD systems experience

Networking fundamentals

Linux & Windows OS

Automation & scripting

Python

Agile/Scrum experience

JIRA/Confluence

Containerized environments

Ansible

Tools

ISE

Splunk

SolarWinds

JIRA

Confluence

Ansible

Job description

Join our team as an Integration & Test Engineer! (TRAVEL)

Company: Zachary Piper Solutions

Clearance: Secret

Compensation: Up to $140,000 based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including test plans and procedures.
• Design configurations to support testing and prototyping of emerging systems.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and workaround documentation for system issues.
• Perform testing on systems and subsystems to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on system specifications, development plans, testing protocols, and network documentation.
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers to support operational needs.
• Set up and manage core services such as DNS, Exchange, and Active Directory.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments for development and production.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure including switches, servers, and firewalls; diagnose and resolve network-related issues.
• Capture and deploy system images to ensure consistent and reliable system configurations.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in testing, networking, or other IT-related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Department of Defense (DoD) computer and radio systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including routing, switching, protocols, VLANs, IP subnetting, LAN, and WAN.
• Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Solid grasp of automation principles and implementation strategies.
• U.S. Citizenship required with at least an active Interim Secret clearance; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with network security devices such as firewalls, NGFWs, IPS, and IDS.
• Experience with event management systems like ISE, Splunk, and SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of Tactical Data Links (e.g., CDL, TTNT, Link-16, SADL).
• Experience in live field testing and military communication systems.
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, or software development using Python or JavaScript.
• Understanding of containerized virtual environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Ansible.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies; experience logging test results using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong team collaboration skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset in dynamic environments.

Compensation

• Competitive Salary Range: Up to $140,000 based on your experience and skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k, sick leave, and holiday benefits.

Keywords

RF, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Tactical Data Links, Ansible, Virtual Environments, CDL, TTNT, Link16, SADL, NGFW, IPS, IDS, Splunk, SolarWinds, VLAN, IP subnetting, routing, switching, LAN, WAN

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