Testing Analyst

VTG Defense; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Testing Analyst to support our testing efforts on information technology systems. The role requires a degree in Information Technology or 3-5 years of equivalent experience, plus expertise in testing processes and network packet analysis (TCP/IP, UDP, SIP). You will document procedures, analyze data, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A Top Secret clearance is required along with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or 3-5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of testing processes and methodologies.
• Experience analyzing network packets and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SIP).
• Strong knowledge of ASN.1 encoding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze files.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network packets and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SIP) to support testing efforts.
• Apply structured testing processes to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Review and interpret data encoded in ASN.1 format as part of testing.
• Query and update data using SQL to support testing and reporting.
• Analyze files and data sets to identify issues, trends and improvements.
• Document test procedures, findings, and results for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communicate testing status, issues, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.
• Learn and adapt to new products, tools, and techniques as project needs evolve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.

Skills

Testing processes

Network packet analysis

SQL

Communication

ASN.1 encoding

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Testing Analyst to support our team in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Information Technology or 3-5 years of relevant technical experience, along with knowledge of testing processes and experience analyzing network packets and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and SIP. Strong communication and analytical skills, working knowledge of ASN.1 encoding, and proficiency in SQL are also required.

What will you do?

• Analyze network packets and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and SIP, to support system and product testing efforts.


• Apply structured testing processes to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.


• Review and interpret data encoded in the ASN.1 format as part of testing and analysis activities.


• Query and update data using Structured Query Language (SQL) to support testing and reporting needs.


• Analyze files and data sets to identify issues, trends, and areas for improvement.


• Document test procedures, findings, and results clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.


• Communicate testing status, issues, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.


• Learn and adapt to new products, tools, and techniques as project needs evolve.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues identified during testing.

Do you have what it takes?

• Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.


• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or 3-5 years of equivalent technical experience.


• Knowledge of testing processes and methodologies.


• Experience analyzing network packets and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and SIP.


• Strong working knowledge of the ASN.1 encoding format.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze files.


• Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) to query and update data in a database.


• Ability to learn new products and techniques quickly.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $46,000-$60,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.