Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Markon•Columbia, MD

6d•$120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Sr. Test Automation Engineer to support a team in the Columbia, Maryland area. The role supports internal customer command IT systems, including specialized cyberspace operations systems. The engineer will build and sustain CI/CD and DevOps infrastructure, automated testing and validation capabilities, and scalable development and test environments for USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms. The position also involves evaluating tools and technologies, documenting technical processes, and collaborating with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to turn requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
At least 10 years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and common source control frameworks, such as GitLab, MinIO, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
Experience supporting integration, deployment, and validation of software systems in multi-environment (development, test, and operations) pipelines.
Experience using cloud virtualization platforms such as vSphere or ARIA.
Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Experience utilizing Podman or Docker.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on creating technical documentation for testing.

Nice To Haves

Development test experience or cybersecurity engineering experience.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of cross-compilation and experience building or using cross-compilers on architectures such as PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, and RISC-V.
Experience with management products such as Jira and Confluence.
Extensive experience parsing user stories or requirements into testable objectives and performance measures that lead to fully tested software products.
GIAC Cloud Security Automation certification or an equivalent cybersecurity/DevOps certification.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure supporting USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms.
Develop, integrate, and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical software systems.
Build, deploy, and sustain scalable infrastructure across development and test environments to support lifecycle management of cyber capabilities.
Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, containerization technologies, and automation frameworks and recommend integration into existing mission environments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.