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By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

This position is for the NCRC Range Modernization (RM) Test Engineer position whose primary responsibility includes integration, functional, and system testing processes and activities across the enterprise.  Note this test engineer position includes requirements reflecting a software development background.

• Support the design and implementation of automated integration and functional testing and deployment processes and tools to support CI/CD.
• Establish functional test cases and procedures for program capabilities and products.
• Operate as a development team member for an NCRC product scrum team providing testing guidance and input.
• Provide testing support as part of resolution of any open program problem reports (PPRs).
• Support all RM functional, integration, and delivery verification testing activities for NCRC products.
• Support all NCRC baseline release verifications and validations.
• Support design and configuration of test automation initiatives and solutions.
• Support the development of automated test scripts using scripting languages and test frameworks to validate software functionality, performance and integration with hardware/IT components.
• Execute and analyze automated test runs, monitor results and identify defects or inconsistencies in software behavior.[IG1] 
• Support NCRC Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Event Execution System (EES) hardware and software patching reviews and deployment verifications.
• Provide testing support for capability assessment and technology investigation activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience planning and executing software system test cases and procedures.
• Experience with test scenario and script development and requirements management.
• Ability and experience effectively communicating technical and programmatic issues.
• Experience with project logistics and working with controlled engineering baselines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas to senior decision makers.
• Experience developing and executing testing programs and scripts in Linux-based environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, HyperV, Xen, Kubernetes, etc.
• Basic proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java or C++[IG1] 
• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN and Git.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility.

• Two (2) years of related, proven experience performing software development and/or testing activities.
• Experience configuring software and system test automation tools and processes.
• Working knowledge of cyber testing or training.
• Experience capturing and utilizing testing metrics and telemetry data to assess health of system components.
• Experience making technical presentations and writing formal test reports.
• Experience using virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, HyperV, Xen, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience testing components residing in virtualized and containerized environments.
• Experience integration testing systems containing Cisco-based networking appliances.
• Knowledge of complex enterprise infrastructures using various operating systems and domain services such as AD, Exchange/email, DNS, DHCP, VPN, databases, IIS, Apache, etc.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DNS, FTP, etc.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, pytest, or JUnit.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a SECRET security clearance, with an ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance.  Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.