Junior Software Test Analyst - DoD Clearance Required

Ampersand Solutions Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Solutions Group is seeking a Junior Software Test Analyst to support the U.S. Army through the S3I Software Mission Assurance contract. In this full-time role, you'll perform cyber software testing and vulnerability scans on tactical radar software, helping to identify and rectify software errors.

The ideal candidate will have an ABET accredited BS in Computer Science or equivalent, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming and the Linux operating system is essential. The position may require DoD security clearance and some travel.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of task-related experience.
• Experience with AN/TPY-2, SBX, or LRDR Missile Defense Radar Systems.
• Expertise with Static and Dynamic software code scanning and analysis concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber software testing and security vulnerability scans.
• Review and provide feedback on software security posture reports.
• Work in a team to identify software errors and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Linux operating system

Communication skills

Team player

Debugging

Algorithm development

Education

ABET accredited BS in Computer Science, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

MS in related technical field

Tools

C/C++

Ada

PERL

HTML

Python

Job description

Junior Software Test Analyst - DoD Clearance Required

• Full-time

We believe in growth and value through continuous innovation and a multi-disciplinary, diversity-of-experience approach rooted in uncompromising integrity, subject matter expertise, and an obsession with Employee, Community, and Customer stakeholder delight. We believe our success is based on stakeholder satisfaction and we work to prove that, every day and in every interaction.

In support of the U.S. Army through the S3I Software Mission Assurance contract.

Identifies and assesses high-priority findings from static and dynamic software scans. Works in a team-oriented environment to provide cyber software testing, security and vulnerability scans of tactical radar software source files in order to identify run-time, logic, and other software errors and vulnerabilities. Reviews, provides feedback on, and facilitates the delivery of a JFAC-produced security posture/report detailing the results of the software scans and any recommended software changes to the customer. Coordinates with personnel from a DoD Joint Federated Assurance Center (JFAC) to distinguish true findings from false-positive findings.

Provides expertise and support in radar algorithm development, object-oriented programming concepts, experience peer-reviewing code, debugging, code maintenance, large code applications, and practical knowledge of object-oriented design, analysis, requirements, and coding. Employs the ability to be an effective communicator and to work both independently and in multidisciplinary team environments.

Required

• ABET accredited BS in Computer Science, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
• 2-3 years of task-related experience
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming and programming language concepts
• Familiarity with algorithm development
• Expertise with Linux operating system
• Some travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• MS in related technical field
• Expertise with Static and Dynamic software code scanning and analysis concepts
• 3-5 years of task-related experience
• Experience with AN/TPY-2, SBX, or LRDR Missile Defense Radar Systems
• Practical knowledge of C/C++, Ada, PERL, HTML, and/or Python
• Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Initiative
• Professionalism

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.