Test Engineer 2 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph)

J&T Business Consulting; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Columbia, MD, seeks a Test Engineer 2 to support testing of mission-critical software under TS/SCI with Polygraph. The role emphasizes hands-on Linux and cross-functional collaboration to execute functional and compliance testing.

You will develop detailed test plans, verify interfaces with ITS components, and drive defect resolution with engineering and operations teams. Competitive salary reflects experience and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of related testing experience.
• Ten years of Test Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.
• Solid hands-on Linux experience for testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute application-level and systems testing across mission-critical environments.
• Verify interfaces with ITS components while meeting security and compliance mandates.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases and results across all phases.
• Identify, document, and track defects; coordinate with engineering to validate fixes.
• Use Linux CLI for troubleshooting, log analysis, and system verification.
• Help modernize test methodologies and expand automation capabilities.

Skills

Linux command-line

Testing

Defect tracking

Cross-functional teamwork

System testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Test Engineer 2 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph)

Columbia, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $117,000 – $141,000

Role Overview

The Test Engineer 2 delivers application and systems testing support within a mission-critical environment governed by strict compliance and operational standards. This role focuses on executing functional and compliance testing, diagnosing complex technical issues, documenting test outcomes, and supporting the end-to-end software test lifecycle. The position requires solid hands-on Linux experience and the ability to operate independently across technical, cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Application Testing: Execute application-level and systems testing to validate critical mission requirements, including functional testing of COTS and vendor-provided user client applications.

Interface & Compliance Verification: Verify that client applications correctly interface and operate with ITS components while adhering to strict technical, security, and operational compliance mandates.

Test Lifecycle Execution: Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, procedures, and test result documentation across all testing phases.

Defect Investigation & Resolution: Identify, isolate, document, and track software/system defects through resolution; collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate corrective fixes.

Linux Environment Operations: Utilize Linux command-line utilities to perform deep-dive troubleshooting, log analysis, and system verification.

Process Improvement: Assist in modernizing test methodologies, refining standard operating procedures, and expanding test automation capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant testing experience, OR

Ten (10) years of Test Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.

Operating Systems: Solid hands-on experience working in Linux environments, including navigation and troubleshooting via command-line tools.

Testing Expertise: Proven background in application-level functional testing, systems verification, defect tracking, and test procedure documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $117,000 – $141,000 base salary, evaluated based on experience, skill level, and contractual requirements.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.

Paid Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO), standard paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

Income Protection: Basic life insurance and disability coverage.

Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement programs to support continuous education.