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

J&T Business Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) matching

Paid PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting seeks a Test Engineer 2 to deliver application and systems testing in a mission-critical Federal environment. You will execute functional and compliance testing, analyze issues, and document results while working with cross-functional teams in a Linux-heavy setup.

The role requires hands-on Linux experience, the ability to work independently, and adherence to strict security and compliance standards. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant testing experience, or ten years of testing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Solid hands-on Linux experience with command-line troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute application and systems testing to validate mission requirements.
• Verify interfaces with ITS components while complying with security and operational mandates.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases, procedures, and results across testing phases.
• Identify, document, and track defects and validate corrective actions with engineering and operations teams.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting and log analysis in Linux environments.
• Assist in modernizing test methodologies and expanding automation capabilities.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Linux experience

Test engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

Columbia, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026

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.