QA Test Engineer

IT Quality Analyst - Manual & Automation testing

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Quality Analyst with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how US Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) operate. GDIT provides enterprise-wide IT services in support of US Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) mission critical operations throughout their Area of Responsibility (AOR), which consists of Central America, South America, and select countries in the Caribbean. SOUTHCOM is headquartered in Doral, FL.  

GDIT SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) is working to deliver and operationalize information technology (IT) services for all US SOUTHCOM combatant command constructed networks. These constructed networks span the US SOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

We have an opportunity for an IT Quality Analyst to work in support of SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES). This position supports SOUTHCOM's transformative move to a Zero Trust Architecture in alignment with the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Executive Order (EO) 14028. 
 

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in information technology
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, docker or any backend programming stack
• 1+ years in testing the infrastructure as code (IAC) or other similar technologies to deploy the microservice application infrastructure
• 2+ years of hands-on experience, creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines leveraging re-usable code
• 4+ years of experience conducting manual testing
• 2+ years of testing front-end Applications using automation
• 2+ years of testing backend Applications using automation
• 3+ End to End DevOps hands-on knowledge, test automation with tools like GitHub, ADOPS, or similar CI/CD tools
• 3+ years of application development and/or testing in Agile methodology
• 1+ hands on SQL Skills using SSMS with a proficiency in reading and understanding the flow of a large/ complicated Stored Procedure
• Information Assurance/DoD 8570 certification IAT Level II or higher (like Security+) (or willing to obtain within 6 months)
• Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, etc), databases (SQL, Oracle), collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• As IT Quality Analyst, at GDIT, you will be responsible for effective testing software applications, infrastructure solutions and develop self-service
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and infrastructure architects, to design, implement, test and maintain automated workflows and processes
• Build automation to support enforcement of best practices, policies, and guidelines for ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements
• Monitor infrastructure and software usage, analyze trends, and provide automation to help optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency
• Test and maintain self-service automation frameworks and platforms to enable easy and efficient provisioning of resources
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, streamlining workflows, and reducing manual interventions
• Create and maintain templates, blueprints, and automation scripts for provisioning infrastructure, applications, and services
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and agility
• Create Test plan and test case to support UAT and requirements testing
• Work closely with development teams to integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in automation 

Salary Range: 60,548.80 - 101,108.80 USD
 

Education Required: 

• BA/BS with 4+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years of experience. 

Certification(s) Required: 

• IAT Level II or III Baseline Certification. 
• Computing Environment (CE) Certificate. 
• More Details: https://public.cyber.mil/wid/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications 

Certification(s) Desired:  

• IAM Level II or III Baseline Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM, etc.). 
• IT Service Management Certification (ITIL v4).  

Clearance Required: 

• Interim SECRET clearance to start, ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance and SCI access. 

Travel Requirements: 

• Up to 10% travel required. 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from