Test Engineer - Process and Policy - Senior - TGE
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Senior Test Engineer for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting the 48 TS / TGE
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: 25-30%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Requires a Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Test Engineering (or equivalent) and over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems.US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation)Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.Significant understanding of the DOD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activitiesKnowledge in planning and conducting testAnalytical skills and problem-solving skillsGood organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skillsExcellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervisionAbility to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problemsTravel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Experience in planning and conducting cyber testSignificant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook (six phases)Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs)Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processExperience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DOD or Service levelActive SECRET or Top Secret clearance Proficient in software developmentUnderstanding of network and/or systems security engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities. Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cooperative Vulnerability Investigation (CVI), Adversarial Cybersecurity Development Test & Evaluation (ACD), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of Air Force systems. This includes:
Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into the their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategiesDevelop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs and CVIs, ACDs, CVPAs, and AAsSupport the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systemsDocument the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute, and report on systems’ cyber test objectivesProvide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documentsAssist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance and informing DOD guidance updatesDocument recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processesFacilitate and guide program MBCRAsAssist with CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test
What We Offer
Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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