Test Engineer (Senior)

CACI International Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead testing across global IT infrastructure for the GMOS contract supporting the Department of State. You will guide a high-performing team to design and execute test plans that ensure mission-critical systems operate reliably.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps tooling, FedRAMP compliance, disaster recovery testing, and scalable CI/CD pipelines, with up to 10% travel to partner sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in test engineering or related fields.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure testing and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive software test plans across global CA IT infrastructure.
• Conduct testing to ensure continuity during loss of physical infrastructure or hosting environments.
• Validate infrastructure designs with redundant standby architectures for active/active or active/passive.
• Lead network engineering upgrades for interoperability with external partners and government systems.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines with DevSecOps tooling and automate build, test, and security validation.
• Mentor junior test engineers and supervise QA teams.

Skills

Leadership

Test planning

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

SonarQube

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer (Senior)Job Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *The Opportunity:CACI is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.Responsibilities:Lead development and execution of comprehensive software test plans across global CA IT infrastructure supporting 40,000+ usersConduct testing for critical systems ensuring continued operation in the event of loss of physical infrastructure or hosting environmentsValidate infrastructure designs including redundant synchronized standby infrastructure enabling active/active and active/passive operationsLead testing for network engineering upgrades supporting interoperability with 42+ external partner agencies and government systemsPerform comprehensive testing for cloud migration efforts ensuring FedRAMP compliance and data sovereignty requirementsConduct regular testing of failover and Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures, validating Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) for critical systemsValidate scalability requirements and future growth projections based on capacity planning data and performance analysisMaster DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, and results analysisDevelop comprehensive test strategies, test frameworks, and quality assurance standards for enterprise infrastructure and application testingFunction as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, planning and leading major testing initiatives while mentoring junior test engineers and supervising quality assurance teamsQualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as test engineering, quality assurance, software testing, infrastructure testing, or DevOps engineering; equivalencies considered.Active Secret ClearanceProven experience leading comprehensive test planning and execution for large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure supporting thousands of usersDemonstrated expertise in disaster recovery testing, failover validation, high-availability testing, and FedRAMP compliance testingStrong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and automated testing frameworksExcellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading major testing initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising quality assurance teamsDesired:Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of StateProfessional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Experience with cloud migration testing, FedRAMP compliance validation, and interoperability testing with external partner agenciesKnowledge of active/active and active/passive architectures, capacity planning validation, and experience testing infrastructure for 300+ geographically distributed facilities-What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.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. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.The proposed salary range for this position is:$103,800 - $218,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.