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

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting seeks a Test Engineer 2 in Columbia, MD, to deliver application and systems testing within a high-security environment. The role requires hands-on Linux experience and the ability to work independently with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and robust test results.

The position emphasizes functional testing, test lifecycle execution, and defect resolution, with opportunities to advance in test automation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of relevant testing experience, OR ten years of testing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Solid hands-on Linux experience and command-line proficiency.
• Experience in application-level functional testing, systems verification, defect tracking, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute application-level and systems testing to validate mission requirements.
• Verify interfaces and compliance with ITS components under strict standards.
• Develop, execute, and document test cases across all testing phases.
• Identify and track defects and validate fixes with engineering and operations teams.
• Use Linux command-line tools for troubleshooting and system verification.
• Assist in modernizing test methodologies and expanding automation.

Skills

Linux

Functional testing

Test documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Columbia, United States | Posted on 10/28/2026

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.
• 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.