Integration and Test Engineer (Field) - 174099

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO & holiday leave

401k

Sick leave

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to support travel and field deployments, focusing on testing, integration, and documentation of complex systems. You will configure Windows and Linux servers, manage DNS/AD services, and maintain virtualized environments while developing test plans.

A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for collaboration on DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in testing or IT-related fields.
• Experience with DoD computer and radio systems.
• Strong networking knowledge (routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting).
• Proficient in Linux and Windows environments.
• Active U.S. Citizenship with an active Interim Secret clearance, must obtain Secret.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation including 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 feedback on system specs, 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.

Skills

DoD testing experience

Networking concepts

Linux/Windows proficiency

Automation scripting (Python/JS)

Citizenship & active Secret clearance

Tools

Ansible

Splunk

SolarWinds

JIRA/Confluence

DNS/AD services

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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