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Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer

CompanyParsons
LocationCentreville, VA, USA
Salary$108700 – $190200
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of related professional experience
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Strong Understanding of Software Testing Principles: Familiarity with various testing methodologies and techniques (e.g., manual, regression, performance, integration)
  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) to write test scripts and frameworks
  • Experience with Test Automation Tools: Familiarity with tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Appium, etc.
  • Knowledge of Test Automation Frameworks: Understanding of different frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Robot Framework)
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and diagnose software issues, as well as analyze test results
  • Communication and Collaboration Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with developers, other testers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design, script, and automate test scenarios that simulate cyber attacks on virtualized network environments
  • Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks that assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, SIEM)
  • Integrate custom traffic generators and adversarial behaviors into test workflows to evaluate tool performance and coverage
  • Analyze test results to identify coverage gaps, false positives/negatives, and system weaknesses
  • Work closely with system developers, network engineers, and cyber professionals to refine and improve testing methodologies
  • Explore and evaluate new technologies for test automation tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with Git, Docker, ORMs, RESTful APIs