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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cyber Systems Analyst/ Test Engineer to join our team! Do you find yourself wanting to discover the breaking points of hardware/software and influence its quality? Do you have the art for discovering flaws in hardware/software and ability to write detailed test steps for reproducing bugs or validating requirements? Our group is working on industry-leading Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technologies and are setting new standards for what is possible in the field of DPI and have some of the best and the brightest in the industry working on our team. If you are looking to work with a team that is pushing the limits of technology, then this is the job for you!

 Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with integrated product teams (IPTs) to determine the test scenarios and acceptance criteria for each feature in a product releaseEstimate, prioritize, plan, coordinate, and execute testing activitiesDevelop comprehensive manual test cases to be automated providing traceability to product features and proving the acceptance criteria has been metTest Linux client/server software applications and embedded hardware products and APIs,Participate in daily standups to provide project status updates, i.e. test progress, coverage, defect metrics, and overall assessmentCollaborate and coordinate with IPT leads to communicate scheduling risks, defects and issues found during testingPerform root cause analysis of defects and report detailed steps using Jira tickets for reproducing; retest as needed to verify effective resolution of defectsDocument, maintain and continuously improve upon testing processesPerform various types of testing, including component, integration, regression, load/performance, system, and user acceptance testingLead/Participate in testing on customer test systems and acceptance sign-offsSet up test environments to include installing software packages on Linux platforms or installing/configuring hardware/networking components for supporting automation testProactive, motivated, self-starter, excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to work under tight deadlines to deliver test case documentation, testing results, and test reports per scheduleCreative thinker – ability to come up with edge case, positive, and negative test scenariosStrong proficiency in networking analysis tools such as Wireshark/TsharkSolid understanding of the Linux CLI and quality assurance/testing best practicesProfessional experience working in integrated product teams using agile development and test processes

Desired Skills:

Experience using the Robot Automation Framework suite and Python for test automationExperience using version control systems and DevOps tools, preferably GIT, GitlabKnowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) conceptsExperience deploying, configuring, and using Virtual Machine environments (VMware, vagrant/libvirt)Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and performance testing networking devices (switches, routers, etc)Demonstrated leadership skills and desire to mentor others or one day lead a team

Required Skills:

Required Top Secret Security Clearance with PolyBachelor’s Degree preferred will consider work experience in lieu of a degreeSecurity+ or similar networking certification is a plus3 years’ experience using Linux CLI in a daily work environmentExperience with developing test procedures (manual and automated) for Linux software client/server networking analysis applicationsMinimum 3 years’ experience in testing, analyzing, or developing with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, VLANs, HTTP, and VoIP Protocols

Position will be based primarily at the Parsons office in Centreville, VA. Some local travel will be required.

***All candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for the position***

Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$104,200.00 - $182,400.00

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!