Testing and Evaluation Specialist - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Summary

As a Testing and Evaluation Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and conducting unit and system tests to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Your role will involve evaluating and validating cyberspace operations capabilities, analyzing test results, and making informed recommendations based on your findings. This position requires expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and quality assurance testing.

Duties

Your primary responsibilities will include engaging with internal stakeholders and customer organizations to serve as an Agency Representative. You will analyze technical problems to develop and implement test procedures, ensuring conformity with specifications and standards. Additionally, you will document processes, analyses, and results, and evaluate software and hardware tests to maintain high-quality standards.

Qualifications and evaluation

To excel in this role, it would be highly beneficial if you have advanced knowledge of computer virtualization, network engineering, and systems engineering principles, as well as proficiency in both computer software and hardware engineering. The ideal candidate should also be familiar with performing test automation, creating test scripts, and have experience working in a test and evaluation position supporting the US Government, as well as in Agile development environments. You will be expected to apply compliance standards and policies relevant to the NSA/CSS mission and demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational abilities, thoroughness, and the capability to communicate effectively via various channels are essential.

Education

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or related field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics). Degrees in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Security, Networking (Systems Administration), Information Assurance, and Cybersecurity may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and upper-level mathematics. **Note: Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended into your Candidate Profile, prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. Minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of computer science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas.**

How to apply

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261909

Required documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $105,262 - $192,764 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience. Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).