Test Automation Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our team. Are you excited about honing your skills in a fast-paced environment working with a collaborative team? This position is part of a team that supports USCYBERCOM's internal command IT systems, including one-of-a-kind cyberspace operations systems. 

What You'll Be Doing:  

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure supporting USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms.  
• Develop, integrate, and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines to ensure reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical software systems.  
• Support lifecycle management of cyber capabilities by building, deploying, and sustaining scalable infrastructure across development, and test environments.  
• Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, containerization technologies, and automation frameworks, providing recommendations for integration into existing mission environments.  
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.  
• Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:  

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly   
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and common source control frameworks (ex: Gitlab, MinIO, Bitbucket, Jenkins)   
• Experience supporting integration, deployment, and validation of software systems in multi-environment (dev/test/ops) pipelines  
• Experience using cloud virtualization platforms like vSphere or ARIA   
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks like Robot framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest  
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)   
• Experience utilizing Podman/Docker   
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with a focus on the creation of technical documentation for testing   

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:  

• Development Test experience or Cyber Security Engineering  
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related discipline   
• Knowledge of cross-compilation and experience building/using them on various architectures (PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)   
• Experience with management products like Jira and Confluence   
• Extensive experience parsing user stories or requirements to create testable objectives and measures of performance that will lead to fully tested software products   
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation Certified or equivalent cybersecurity/DevOps certification  

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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