Test Engineer Level 2 (SF)

The Kenjya-Trusant Group , LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Personal Development & Learning

Job summary

The Kenjya-Trusant Group, LLC seeks a Test Engineer Level 2 in Maryland to support ingestion, staging, validation, and transition to sustainment for CDS guard farm components. The role requires ensuring configurations meet security baselines through rigorous testing.

Responsibilities include building and executing Unit, Integration, Functional, and E2E tests, plus automation staging, script development, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree required with 5 years’ related experience or 9 years with High School diploma.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly.
• 3–5 years specialized experience testing IT boundaries, CDS, or DoD/IC frameworks.
• Proven scripting ability to simulate high-volume network traffic (Python/Bash/PowerShell).
• Familiarity with RMF and RTB baseline requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, document, and execute tests across Unit, Integration, Functional, E2E, Acceptance, and Performance testing.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and staging processes.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders to ensure acceptance criteria are met.
• Validate cross-domain guard configurations without impacting existing data flows.
• Support security testing metrics to streamline Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Author detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures aligned to customer tickets.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Test automation

Structured test procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary:The Kenjya-Trusant Group is looking for a Test Engineer Level 2 to alleviate the engineering surge associated with the ingestion, staging, validation, and transition to sustainment of multiple next-generation Cross Domain Solution (CDS) guard farm components and data diode architectures. The selected candidate will be an integral part of the pre-deployment laboratory lifecycle and ensure all system configurations meet strict security authorization baselines through stringent testing procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Comprehensive Test Execution:Build, document, and execute structured test procedures across the following six methodologies:
  • Unit Tests: Validate individual inspection filters, custom code modules, and regex patterns at the component level before laboratory deployment.
  • Integration Tests: Verify seamless software-to-hardware interfaces, network infrastructure routing, and boundary service pathways.
  • Functional Tests: Confirm that the cross-domain system accurately processes, permits, or quarantines specific front-door work requests and data types.
  • Regression or End-to-End (E2E) Tests: Validate that new guard configurations do not degrade existing configurations or disrupt the lifecycle of active data flows.
  • Acceptance Testing: Coordinate closely with customer stakeholders to ensure the final delivery meets all mission-specific and baseline operational criteria.
  • Performance Testing: Stress-test system capabilities to ensure high-volume network traffic processing without causing degradation or latency.
• Automation Staging & Scripting: Design, build, and maintain standard test instrumentation, processes, templates, and automated scripts tailored to validate distinct system guard types.
• Linear Lifecycle Testing: Execute the complete, contractually mandated validation pipeline within government laboratory spaces: Component Validation, Software Integration & Test, Integration & Test, and DT&E I & II.
• Configuration Management Alignment: Place all custom automated test solutions, scripts, and software toolsets under rigid configuration management in strict accordance with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 1-12.
• Test Documentation Delivery: Author detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures (including granular functional use cases) to validate integrated CDS capabilities directly against customer requirement tickets.
• Security Assessment Support: Coordinate directly with the project ISSO footprint to perform system risk analysis, assist with System Security Plan (SSP) generation, and manage security testing metrics to streamline the Authority to Operate (ATO) pipeline.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High School diploma and nine (9) years of TEexperience OR Five (5) years with Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Privileged Access (PRIVAC) with a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Poly
• Minimum of 3–5 years of specialized experience testing IT boundaries, firewall policies, or Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) within a Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) framework.
• Proven proficiency in writing automated test scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to simulate high-volume network traffic and evaluate packet inspection engines.
• Strong understanding of data routing protocols, physical layer triage, and data flow inspection filters.
• Familiarity with the NSA/CSS Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NCDSMO Raise the Bar (RTB) Baseline Requirements.

Pay Range:There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The Kenjya-Trusant Group offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,000 - 190,000
Employment Type:Full-time, Exempt

THE KENJYA-TRUSANT GROUP, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that was established in 2015 as a merger between The Kenjya Group, Inc. and Trusant Technologies, LLC. Our mission is to implement, support and protect the nation’s advanced technology systems, business processes and high-technology facilities. Working with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, state and local governments, and commercial clients, Kenjya-Trusant provides cyber protection, information technology, engineering, construction management and acquisition support services.
THE KENJYA-TRUSANT GROUP, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.

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