Job Summary:
Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and improve people's lives. The Test Automation Engineer will conduct cyber tool testing and manage complex virtual environments while ensuring robust testing strategies are implemented.
Responsibilities:
• conduct rigorous cyber tool testing to ensure the integrity and robustness of those capabilities
• navigate complex virtual test environments using vSphere and ESXi
• manage complex storage solutions effectively
• analyzing databases of results and reviewing log files
• updating the project notes, ensuring that all pertinent information is accurately documented and accessible
• innovating and improve upon our testing strategies and approach to support realistic real-world scenarios
• operate both unclassified and classified networks supporting the testing of sophisticated cyber tools
• provide weekly updates during status meetings with the government client in support of real world global cyber missions
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security clearance.
• 2+ years of professional experience in the following areas, and/or prior experience with military or government cyber operations support:
• Software development (DevSecOps or Cyber experience).
• Experience with Virtual Machines.
• Knowledge of Python and Bash.
• Experience with basic networking.
• Familiarity with internal wikis, GitLab, Jira, or Confluence.
• Familiarity with databases.
• Ability to describe test setup and results to team members and clients.
• Experience reviewing log files, writing reports, and updating documentation files.
• Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches.
• Ability to deliver clear and concise reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take direction from more senior researchers and subcontractor partners.
• Willingness to support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Preferred:
• Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Workstation.
• Knowledge of C/C++.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Switching/Routing, CIDR Programming or Vibe coding experience.
• Academic degree(s) in relevant fields preferred (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics), or equivalent military experience.
Company:
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.