Test Automation Engineer
About The Position
At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens through technology and ingenuity. We are a community of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to serving clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions.
Requirements
- Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security clearance.
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development (DevSecOps or Cyber experience).
- Experience with Virtual Machines.
- Knowledge of Python and Bash.
- Experience with basic networking.
- Familiarity with internal wikis, GitLab, Jira, or Confluence.
- Familiarity with databases.
- Ability to describe test setup and results to team members and clients.
- Experience reviewing log files, writing reports, and updating documentation files.
- Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches.
- Ability to deliver clear and concise reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and take direction from more senior researchers and subcontractor partners.
- Willingness to support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support.
- Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Workstation.
- Knowledge of C/C++.
- Knowledge of Firewalls, Switching/Routing, CIDR Programming or Vibe coding experience.
- Academic degree(s) in relevant fields preferred (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics), or equivalent military experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous cyber tool testing to ensure the integrity and robustness of capabilities.
- Navigate complex virtual test environments using vSphere and ESXi.
- Analyze databases of results and review log files.
- Update project notes, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility.
- Support realistic real-world scenarios through innovative testing strategies.
- Operate both unclassified and classified networks supporting the testing of sophisticated cyber tools.
- Provide weekly updates during status meetings with the government client.
- Recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches.
- Deliver clear and concise reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work independently and take direction from more senior researchers and subcontractor partners.
- Support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.
Benefits
- Ample parking
- Unlimited free coffee and other refreshments
- Frequent parties and team-building events
- Supportive management team committed to your growth
- Wide variety of benefits (more information available via link)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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