Senior DoD QA Engineer & Tester – TS/SCI Onsite MD

Assured Information Security (AIS); Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Columbia, MD is seeking a SME Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester to support government system testing by developing, executing, and documenting comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and coordinating with engineering and program personnel to ensure high-quality system performance.

This onsite role requires TS/SCI w/CI Poly; you will lead test activities, craft test strategies, and ensure alignment with DoD program requirements while

Qualifications

• Masters degree plus 15+ years or Bachelors degree plus 18+ years in CS, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience in software development and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Experience executing QA and/or T&E for government systems.
• Experience generating test plans, managing test cases, and reporting results of test events.
• Ability to own, conduct, and document test-related processes, meetings, and workflows on behalf of government stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical audiences.
• Experience using Atlassian products (or similar tools).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute test events, ensuring stakeholders understand schedules and requirements.
• Prepare and execute comprehensive test plans and TRRs with internal and external teams.
• Define and oversee DT&E, OT&E, and Cyber T&E processes within the PMO.
• Ensure DT&E and OT&E activities align with customer mandates and are integrated into test strategies.
• Provide test-focused recommendations for acquisition contracts and enforce test-related requirements.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing as required.
• Document defects, test results, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and program personnel to meet system requirements.
• Lead and facilitate test-related meetings, reviews, and workflows.
• Maintain documentation and traceability to government standards.
• Support continuous improvement of QA/T&E methodologies.

Skills

Software development experience

Object-Oriented Programming

QA/Testing methodologies

Communication skills

Test planning

Education

Masters degree + 15 years OR Bachelors + 18 years in CS/InfoSec/Systems Eng

Tools

Atlassian products

Job description

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Columbia, MD is seeking a SME Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester to support government system testing by developing, executing, and documenting comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and coordinating with engineering and program personnel to ensure high-quality system performance.

This onsite role requires TS/SCI w/CI Poly; you will lead test activities, craft test strategies, and ensure alignment with DoD program requirements while