Test Lead Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Test Lead Engineer to lead our test team in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Information Directorate in Rome, NY. AFRL is one of the nation's premier government research labs, with a mission of leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyber forces. AFRL's Information Directorate focuses on solutions for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) and Cyber technologies. Responsibilities include: Independent testing of software and systems that comprise our AFRL customer's suite of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
Manage a fast-paced test environment that requires an experienced, results-oriented leader with a desire to solve challenging problems
Plan, design, develop, implement, and document test solutions needed to support current and future versions of SecureView
Develop test solutions that incorporate the flexibility needed to adapt to future system architectures and capabilities and be automated to the greatest extent possible
Provide test case and test plan development, formal and exploratory/ad-hoc testing, and test automation development
Develop and maintain the test solution's baseline
Integrating hardware and software for the test solution
Verify the test solution's readiness to be released for use at operational sites
Manage and report the team's technical and schedule progress Required Education, Experience, & Skills BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
5 years relevant experience
Experience, knowledge, and adherence to sound engineering lifecycle workflow principles across hardware, software, network, interfaces, high-level/detail design, integration, verification, and regression testing.
Ability to coordinate between and amongst multiple stakeholders and vendors to ensure resources are provided to meet project needs and used to effectively meet project goals
Experience designing, developing, writing, and executing formal test plans and procedures to address new and existing functional and/or security requirements for software and hardware systems.
Experience managing test processes using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Zephyr)
Understanding the need for, and be an advocate of, disciplined approaches (requirements, processes, and practices)
Security+ Cert or equivalent certification
Experience with test automation and knowledge of test automation tools
Demonstrated ability to work within existing test frameworks, as well as to improve them
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Compliant
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with focus on root cause identification Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Operational Air Force experience Ability to break down technical concepts into business terms
Knowledgeable about CDS in general, and the AFRL suite of solutions in particular
Experience performing CDS validation and verification testing against RTB requirements
Expert knowledge in, and experience with, all aspects of Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes, with focus on NIST security controls relevant to CDS and methods for testing them
Working system administration-level experience with various Operating Systems (Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Windows Server)
Experience leading teams using Agile Scrum and/or SAFe agile practices
Familiarity, based on applied experience, with Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
Development skills in common scripting languages such Perl, PHP, Python, and Bash
Ability to evaluate results of static code analysis (Fortify) for Java and C/C++
Virtualization - eg. VMWare, Citrix, Xen
Familiarity with current cross-domain technologies
Experience working with PC hardware and peripherals
Knowledge of hardware design principles, testing tools, equipment, and techniques
Familiarity with Verilog/VHDL and FPGA's Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115100 - $195700 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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