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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Testing and Evaluation Specialist - Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$104K/yr - $152K/yr

3+ years exp

NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. The role involves developing unit and system tests to evaluate compliance with customer requirements and applying principles, methods, and tools for testing and evaluating computer systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Testing & Evaluation Specialists at the NSA develop unit and system tests to evaluate compliance with customer requirements

They also conduct testing and evaluate cyberspace operations capabilities and the effects of developed capabilities

They make recommendations based on results

Testing & Evaluation Specialists apply principles, methods, and tools for testing & evaluating computer or computer-related equipment/computing systems

They are responsible for installing, configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing computer hardware, peripherals, and other equipment

Qualification

Computer Science degreeSystems engineeringTestEvaluationVulnerability analysisPenetration testingComputer forensicsLinuxAnalytic skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

Relevant experience must be in engineering of computer or information systems over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and/or systems engineering

Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience)

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Preferred

Experience and knowledge of systems engineering, test and evaluation tradecraft, and software engineering is helpful

Working knowledge of automation tools and Linux is helpful

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for experiential learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is: willing to take the initiative, innovative, able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment, able to communicate effectively (both orally and written), well-organized and able to handle multiple assignments