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

Zohorecruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Test Engineer 2 in Columbia, United States, to provide application and systems testing support in a mission-critical, compliance-driven environment. The role emphasizes Linux expertise, functional testing, and cross-functional collaboration to cover the full test lifecycle.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years of relevant testing experience) and offers a salary range of $117,000–$141,000 with comprehensive health benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience in Linux environments and command-line troubleshooting.
• Proven background in application-level functional testing and defect tracking.

Responsibilities

• Execute application-level and systems testing across testing phases.
• Verify interfaces of client applications with ITS components under compliance mandates.
• Develop and maintain test cases, procedures, and results documentation.
• Identify and track defects to resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting in Linux environments.

Skills

Linux CLI

Functional testing

Systems verification

Defect tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years testing experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

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

Columbia, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

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.