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

Zohorecruit; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Columbia, MD is seeking a Test Engineer 2 with TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph to support mission-critical testing. The role emphasizes Linux-based testing, defect tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure functional and compliance objectives are met.

Responsibilities include developing test cases, verifying interfaces with ITS components, and advancing test automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of testing experience, OR 10 years of Test Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.
• Solid hands-on Linux experience and command-line proficiency.
• Experience in application-level functional testing and systems verification.
• Proven defect tracking and test procedure documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute system and application testing to validate mission requirements.
• Verify interfaces and compliance with ITS components and security mandates.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases and test results across testing phases.
• Identify, document, and track defects; coordinate with engineering and operations to validate fixes.
• Utilize Linux CLI for troubleshooting, log analysis, and system verification.
• Assist in modernizing test methodologies and expanding test automation capabilities.

Skills

Linux environments

Functional testing

Systems verification

Defect tracking

Test procedure documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Columbia, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

Salary Range: $117,000 – $141,000

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

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.