Lead Test Engineer with Security Clearance

DCCA; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance

Leave benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

DCCA, a veteran-owned IT company based in Maryland, seeks a Lead Test Engineer with an active Secret Clearance. You will provide testing guidance across complex software and hardware systems, supporting user requirements.

The role emphasizes risk management, test design, tooling selection, and building automated tests in a DEVSECOPS environment to meet GCCS-J KP expectations. Ten years of experience and a technical BA/BS are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.
• Secret clearance required.
• Experience testing complex software/hardware systems and leading test design.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert providing testing expertise for complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in risk management, test design, and tool selection.
• Develops pipelines to enable testing in a DEVSECOPS environment.
• Converts manual test cases into automated tests.
• Supports developer and JITC to validate GCCS-J KPUs.

Skills

Testing expertise

Test design

Risk assessment

DEVSECOPS pipelines

Automation testing

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Test automation tools

DEVSECOPS tooling

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Lead Test Engineer Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance.

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Years of Experience: Ten (10)

Subject matter expert providing testing expertise for support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection. Responsible for ensuring that the test design and documentation support all applicable client, agency or industry standards time lines and budgets. Responsible for ensuring that testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and project managers are fully informed of testing status and application deviations from documented user requirements. Responsible for the development of pipelines to accomplish testing in a DEVSECOPS environment. Responsible for developing a process to convert existing manual test cases to automated tests. Responsible for/or assists in the analysis of test results, documents conclusions and makes recommendations as supported by such analysis. Responsible for supporting the developer and JITC, the Operational Test Authority, to identify processes and procedures to validate system adherence to the GCCS-J Key Performance Parameters (ie: usability, interoperability, availability).

Qualification: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience

Clearance: Secret

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 78,585 to 87,670. Final salary will be determined based on various factors.

Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work.

Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets