Test Engineer II
Ft. Meade, MD
SUMMARY:
Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award-winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 and 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field. Come join us today.
The Test Engineer II will support DISA's sensing development initiatives, including modernization and integration of the Open Sensor Platform (OSP), Full Packet Capture (FPCAP), Automated Security Validation (ASV), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and emerging sensing technologies. This role will perform hands-on integration testing, regression testing, performance evaluations, data validation, and verification/validation (V&V) activities across lab, cloud, and operationally representative environments. The Test Engineer II will develop test plans, procedures, automated test scripts, and detailed test reports that validate system functionality, interoperability, security requirements, and mission readiness. The Test Engineer II will work closely with system engineers, developers, cybersecurity engineers, and DISA stakeholders to support successful delivery of new sensing capabilities used to protect and defend the DoDIN.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Test Planning & Execution
- Support development of test plans, test procedures, and detailed test documentation for sensing capabilities under development.
- Contribute to Integration & Test Readiness Reviews (ITRR), System Requirements Reviews (SRR/SFR), and Design Reviews (PDR/CDR).
- Develop and maintain automated regression test suites aligned with DevSecOps pipelines.
- Prepare test data, test scripts, and environment configurations required for testing events.
- Document test results including issues, severity, impact, and recommended corrective actions.
Integration, Performance & Regression Testing
- Execute integration and interoperability test events across multiple sensing platforms including OSP, FPCAP, ASV, and IDS.
- Validate sensor performance including throughput, response time, data integrity, and system stability.
- Conduct regression testing to ensure new code, patches, or configuration changes do not impact existing functionality.
- Validate data flows, metadata generation (e.g., Zeek logs), and data brokering integration with SIEM tools.
- Support performance testing by collecting system data under load, stress, or high-throughput scenarios.
Verification & Validation
- Perform V&V testing to confirm compliance with system, functional, security, and operational requirements.
- Validate interoperability between sensors, cloud components, data brokering services, and DISA enterprise tools.
- Support Government IV&V, JITC coordination, and Operational Test (OT) activities as required.
- Assist with documenting discrepancies, defects, risk areas, and mitigation steps.
Lab, Cloud & Field-Testing Support
- Conduct testing in sensing lab environments, virtual/cloud environments, and operationally representative platforms.
- Support installation, configuration, and testing of hardware, VMs, sensing software, data brokers, and network components.
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, replicate, and resolve issues discovered during testing.
- Provide test support during deployment pilots, sustainment updates, and field validation testing.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and PMO staff to ensure accurate test coverage.
- Provide real-time issue tracking, severity assessments, and status reporting to Government stakeholders.
- Support preparation of test briefs, test-readiness presentations, and Lessons Learned documentation.
DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Two to four (2-4) years of experience in software, systems, or cybersecurity testing.
- Experience testing cybersecurity tools, network sensors, or enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports/protocols, packet flows, firewalls, routing).
- Experience with automated testing, scripting, or regression testing frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Wireshark, Zeek, Splunk, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with DoD systems, cyber defense operations, or RMF-related validation requirements.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test integration (preferred).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to document complex test scenarios and results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative engineering
At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.
Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Indigo IT, LLC
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Nov 24, 2025