Test Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,200 - 203,400; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Test Engineer in Fort Meade, MD to develop and implement test scripts, configure test environments, and support automated testing. Candidates must have a BS in a relevant field and 4 years of experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Strong skills in Python and CI/CD pipelines are essential. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain DoD 8140 compliance.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,200—$203,400 USD, influenced by market standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years of test engineering experience or 8 years of test-related experience in lieu of degree.
• Must obtain DoD 8140 compliance within 6 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test scripts and automated testing functionality.
• Implement and configure a test environment.
• Provision computers and create a test thread.

Skills

Experience with Python, or other scripting language

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with installation and configuration of security products

DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP)

Education

BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Tools

VMWare or other open-source virtualization tools

Job description

Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team and support our client in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement test scripts and other automated testing functionality on tools, capabilities, or system features and components
• Implement and configure a test environment to include appropriate testing framework or test harness
• Provisioning computers, loading with required software, and creating a test thread through an available network infrastructure
• Support test automated requirements and objectives

What you’ll need:

• BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering & 4 years of test engineering experience
• 8 years of test related experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Python, or other scripting language
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (automation)
• Experience with installation, configuration, and utilizing personal security products, host and network-based firewalls and/or intrusion detection systems
• Experience implementing modifications to a test infrastructure, framework, or relevant components
• DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or ability to obtain within 6 months of start

Bonus points if you have:

• Capable of creating test environments utilizing VMWare or other open-source virtualization tools
• Experience building a total end-to-end test infrastructure, from source to destination, using resources contained in a single lab or shared among multiple labs

Clearance

Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance.

Compensation

Base pay ranges for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $100,200—$203,400 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

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