Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer
Job Location: Quantico, VA
Job Type: Fulltime Perm
Clearance Level: SECRET
Years of Experience: 6-8 years of experience in improving software design and implementation from a security perspective.
Education Level: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform code review to improve software security
- Consult and facilitate discussion across various Development Teams on secure coding practices
- Work with developers to accurately assess the description of the false-positive vulnerability
- Advise Development Teams and application ISSO on Remediation Plan assessment and implementation approach
- As appropriate, maintain secure development standards, policies, procedures and provide training to developers and testers
Required Skills:
- Candidate must be well versed in the fundamentals of software testing. This includes a demonstrated ability to define and execute a strategy based on system requirements, development goals, and timelines
- Candidate must be experienced in conducting and managing functional, integration, usability, load/stress, and performance testing
- Proven communication skills with both internal development team members and external Federal business stakeholders
- Efficacy in both oral and written communication
- Ability to work independently or in group environments to achieve team goals.
- Willingness to take and offer direction as needed to achieve team goals
Desired Skills
- Technical background doing security testing
- Knowledge of web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, and Service-Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
- Penetration testing experience
- Experience with code analysis tools; specifically, MFGS Fortify