General Dynamics Information Technology · 9 hours ago
System Test Engineer Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $146K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to U.S. government agencies. As a System Test Engineer Lead, you will ensure the effectiveness and reliability of Zero Trust architecture solutions while leading a team of test engineers and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, fostering collaboration and professional development
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
Act as the primary liaison for test-related activities, providing updates to stakeholders and leadership
Develop, document, and maintain Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Cases, and Test Inspection Reports
Coordinate and execute phased testing processes, including Qualification Testing and performance evaluations
Validate critical Zero Trust components (e.g., identity management, access control, micro-segmentation)
Troubleshoot system-level issues, classify defects, and collaborate with engineers to resolve the issues
Ensure systems align with industry standards (e.g., NIST 800-207, ISO 27001)
Maintain detailed, version-controlled documentation for audit and validation purposes
Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement efforts
Work with architects, engineers, cybersecurity, and training teams to ensure shared understanding of requirements and risks
Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and risk assessments to enhance testability and mitigate potential issues
Create and deliver presentations to inform stakeholders internal and external to the program
Lead testing-focused discussions of a technical nature
Execute functional, integration, and regression testing to ensure system reliability and compliance
Leverage automation frameworks for testing efficiency and accuracy
Validate interoperability between Zero Trust solutions, external systems, and network security tools
Qualification
Required
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Secret
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Test Case Design
Testing Methodology
Test Plans
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in system testing, with strong expertise in developing Test Plans, Procedures, and Cases
Experience with testing against system requirements of a Cybersecurity nature, such as those aligned with a Zero Trust Architecture
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, TLS, and OAuth
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles such as least privilege, continuous authentication, and micro-segmentation
Excellent reporting, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
System and network integration testing expertise
Experience in Zero Trust cybersecurity projects or NIST 800-207-aligned implementations
Cloud expertise (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with security rules (e.g., Palo Alto, Azure Security Groups)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, NIST)
Active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Full flex work weeks
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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