Secret Cleared Test Engineer

Insight Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Secret Cleared Automated Test Engineer to enhance their defense contract efforts in Washington, DC. This role involves leading the design and execution of automated test strategies, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with developers and cybersecurity teams to validate critical functions and enhance automation efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant enterprise-wide applications while mentoring mid-level engineers in best practices. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the defense sector!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in automated testing for DOD enterprise applications.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of test strategies ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.
• Develop and execute automated test cases supporting TDD practices.

Skills

Automated Testing

Gherkin

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Cybersecurity Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Automated Testing Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Requirements:

• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience in automated testing for DOD enterprise applications
• Experience designing and executing BDD test cases using Gherkin
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline integration for test automation

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking to hire a Secret Cleared Automated Test Engineer to support a defense contract in NW DC. This person will be joining a team responsible for the development of an enterprise-wide application. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and implementation of test strategies and plans, ensuring system compliance with DoD functional, performance, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and execute automated test cases, including BDD, supporting test-driven development (TDD) practices in collaboration with developers.
• Conduct end-to-end system validation, including acceptance, regression, and integration testing across all software updates.
• Direct performance and scalability testing to meet operational throughput goals (4,000–10,000 monthly transactions).
• Prepare software releases for formal Government Test Environment validation.
• Architect and implement enterprise-wide automated testing solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain, upgrade, and execute automated test scripts across 400+ test cases.
• Recommend and deploy test tools and frameworks to enhance automation efficiency and coverage.
• Ensure test automation validates critical cybersecurity functions including authentication, access control, encryption, and compliance with DoD RMF standards.
• Coordinate closely with cybersecurity teams to align functional testing with security and operational risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary testing point of contact for application software releases, coordinating efforts with Development, Cybersecurity, and Operations.
• Mentor mid-level test engineers in best practices for test automation, system validation, and documentation.
• Actively participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), Agile sprint planning, and PWS compliance discussions.
• Analyze test results, prepare status reports, and communicate findings to technical teams and stakeholders.

$100,000-$125,000

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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