Job Title:Clearable Systems Tester Located in Washington, DC
Job Number:0900AU7

Job Category:Systems
Primary Location:USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON
Schedule:Full-time
Job Type:Regular
Employee Status:Regular
Travel:No Job Posting:2009-Oct-02
Description

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in Application and System Testing and all associated lifecycle phases
• Five (5) or more years solid working experience with System Testing
• One (1) or more years experience working within a software development lifecycle methodology (e.g. ITIL, CMMI, SDLC)
• One (1) or more years experience writing SQL queries
• One (1) or more years experience working with relational and / or hierarchal databases to facilitate programming software
• One (1) or more years experience designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and analyzing complex software applications
• Testing experience with the following:
  • Integration testing
  • Black Box
  • Smoke
  • Expected results
  • Developing test cases/scenario's/plans
  • Regression
  • Peer reviews
• Experience working with PVCS Tracker - preferred
• Experience working with VB5/6, C++, ODBC, .NET framework, COM a plus
• Experience with Mercury QTP (Quick Test Pro) application - huge plus
• Experience in legacy program refresh with modern technologies - a plus
• Experience with Visual Basic Studio and Team Foundation Server - huge plus

• Performs complex system analysis to provide solutions
• Performs system/application regression testing
• Develops software unit and integration system testing procedures and documentation to meet standards
• Develops traceability from Test Cases to Requirements
• Provides input for documentation of test execution
• Maintains communication with management and customers regarding status of software testing and problems
• Coordinates and facilitates communication with internal personnel
• Able to independently develop/execute test plans, cases, scenario's, expected results
• Able to solve independently analyze and solve problems

• Performs highly complex testing and analyzes network systems development including integration, systems testing, interoperability testing, field test plans and customer acceptance plans to maintain the credibility/viability of the system.
  
• Investigates and resolves operational matters of significance in conjunction with other engineering and technical support to ensure cost effective and efficient resolution of problems.
  
• Designs, develops, implements and maintains test processes and diagnostic programs for the most complex system testing. Completes specifications and procedures for new products.
  
• Writes test plans for all levels of testing. Maintains records of test progress, documents test results, prepares reports and presents results to as appropriate.
  
• Works with clients to determine systems requirements; writes proposals to recommend process/program and follows through on implementation.
  
• Acts as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items. Devises and applies testing procedures for products received from outside vendors.
  
• Participates with engineering management in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.
  
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a USCIS 6C clearance (a level of Public Trust clearance)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field preferred
  
• Seven or more years of network testing experience
  
• Experience working with computer systems and their uses
  
• Experience working with telecommunications systems and their principles
  
• Experience working with network management and protocol system testing
  
• Experience working with scripting languages such as TCL, PERL, HP, etc
  
• Experience working with data transmission protocols such as TCP/IP, etc.
  
• Experience working with operating systems
  
• Experience working with protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL, FTP, SMTP, POP3, etc.
  
• Experience working with network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.
  

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  
• Strong time management, priority allocation and task management skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
  
• Strong presentation skills to present test results to individuals and groups
  
• Leadership skills to oversee, mentor and guide less experienced personnel
  
• Communication skills
  
• Active in pursuing learning opportunities
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Willingness to travel