• Test Engineer

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC is currently hiring for a **SSDS Cyber Test and Evaluation** position on behalf of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare System (PEO IWS) Ship Self Defense Integrated Combat System (SSDS ICS) Combat Systems in Washington DC. Your work will include test design, planning execution, analysis, and reporting for SSDS test events with a focus on cybersecurity developmental testing.

    Job Duties:

    + Identifying system cybersecurity requirements from source documents for verification and validations

    + Defining and validating resources needed to test cyber survivability requirements

    + Involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting

    + Identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed

    + The candidate will provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities

    + Responsible for creating SSDS CS cyber test strategies for new combat system baselines throughout the acquisition development cycle

    + Perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs

    + Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive summaries, capturing and tracking action items

     

    This position requires a knowledge of Navy Combat Systems and associated acquisition programs with some basic understanding of Cyber.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Skills:

    + 4-6 years’ experience in test development, planning, and execution processes across US Navy Combat and Warfare Systems

    + Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred)

    + Knowledgeable of Ship Self Defense (SSDS) network infrastructure

    + Knowledgeable of the DoD Cyber Test & Evaluation Guidebook processes and best practices

    + Familiarity with Red Team/Blue team cyber testing activities

    + Technical knowledge of Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and SSDS based platform (CVN, LHA, LPD, etc.) Combat/Warfare System Elements

    + Knowledgeable of Ship Life Cycles and Shipboard Work-up Schedules

    + Operational knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs

    Required Certifications:

    + Security+ certification

    Required Security Clearance:

    + Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

    Desired Skills:

    + Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Enlisted or Officer Positions

    + Experience in Test and Certification schedule development and maintenance

    + Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation

    + General Knowledge of database development and maintenance

     

    Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2510234

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