Test Engineer

Stratas Corporation, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StratasCorp in Norfolk, VA is seeking two Test Engineers to support enterprise IT test development and validation in a DoD environment. You will build and maintain an enterprise test repository, develop automated and manual test plans, and ensure testing aligns with RMF and security baselines across Windows, servers, and infrastructure.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance and hands-on experience with RMF validation, Active Directory, Windows environments, and testing tooling.

Qualifications

• Four years of related professional experience in software testing, systems testing, QA, or related field.
• Ability to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository.
• Experience developing and maintaining test libraries for Windows OS, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft security baselines, HP hardware, Cisco networking, RMF validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines, OS, hardware, and network architectures.
• Develop and maintain testing libraries for Windows OS, Windows Server, Active Directory services, Microsoft security baselines, HP hardware, Cisco routing and switching, RMF validation activities.
• Develop, document, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, performance, integration, UAT, and operational testing.
• Analyze requirements and specs to establish testing strategies, environments, and test data.
• Validate configurations, infrastructure functionality, and security requirements against baselines.
• Support RMF-related testing and validation activities for security control implementation and compliance.
• Identify, document, track, and manage defects through resolution and retesting.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and development teams to refine testing requirements.
• Participate in engineering discussions, reviews, and meetings with QA recommendations.
• Maintain test documentation, results, and repository records for repeatable testing and CM.
• Support CI/CD integration where applicable.
• Develop testing metrics and status reports to communicate results and trends.
• Ensure testing activities align with QA processes and DoD standards.

Skills

Four years experience

SDLC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Security clearance: SECRET

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/IS/Software Eng

Active qualifying certification (e.g., CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, CCSP)

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

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At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while exceling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.

Location

Norfolk, VA - Norfolk, VA 23501 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Description

StratasCorp is seeking two experienced Test Engineers to support enterprise IT systems engineering and testing activities in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidates will independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures.

These professionals will develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts to validate system functionality, performance, integration, security compliance, and operational readiness. Candidates must have hands‑on experience developing and maintaining testing libraries for Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Microsoft security baselines, HP hardware platforms, Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation activities.

This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise environment.

Location: Norfolk, VA
Positions Available: 2
Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures.
• Develop and maintain testing libraries for Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Server, Active Directory services, Microsoft security baselines, HP hardware platforms, Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, and RMF validation activities.
• Develop, document, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, performance, integration, user acceptance, and operational testing.
• Analyze technical requirements, system specifications, and engineering documentation to establish appropriate testing strategies, test environments, and supporting test data.
• Validate system configurations, infrastructure functionality, and security requirements against applicable technical specifications and established baselines.
• Support RMF‑related testing and validation activities to assess security control implementation and system compliance requirements.
• Identify, document, track, and manage software and system defects through resolution, retesting, and verification.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and development teams to identify testing requirements, resolve technical issues, and improve system quality.
• Participate in engineering discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings, providing recommendations on testing strategies, quality assurance, and defect prevention.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, procedures, test results, and repository records to support repeatable testing and configuration management.
• Support the integration of testing activities into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, where applicable.
• Develop and maintain testing metrics, status reports, and performance reports to communicate results, identify trends, and support technical decision‑making.
• Ensure testing activities align with established quality assurance processes, system requirements, and applicable DoD technical and cybersecurity standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related professional experience in software testing, systems testing, quality assurance, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository supporting multiple software baselines and complex IT environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining test libraries associated with:
  • Microsoft Windows operating systems and Windows Server environments.
  • Active Directory services.
  • Microsoft security baselines.
  • HP hardware platforms.
  • Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
  • RMF validation and security compliance testing.
• Must meet the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Testing and Evaluation Specialist, Work Role 671, Intermediate qualification requirements, as applicable to the position, through the required education, certification, and workforce qualification pathway.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related qualifying field from an accredited institution; or an active qualifying certification, such as CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, or CCSP, consistent with applicable DCWF qualification requirements.
• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance or higher.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC), software testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience using testing and defect‑tracking tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability