System Test Engineer Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology

3d • $107,950 - $146,050 • Remote

About The Position

System Test Engineer Lead Transform technology into opportunity as a System Test Engineer Lead at GDIT, shaping what’s next for an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client. Your Impact As a System Test Engineer Lead, you will ensure the effectiveness, resilience, and reliability of Zero Trust architecture solutions while driving collaboration and growth within a high-performing team.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).

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.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees