1768 - Test Engineer

Sigma Defense$70K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in test engineering or related fields
  • Developed test strategies and plans specifically for HA network architectures
  • Created various types of test cases, including functional and performance
  • Performed regression testing on network software and configurations
  • Documented defects with detailed logs and telemetry information
  • Conducted root-cause analysis (RCA) for network failures
  • Familiar with network devices like routers, switches, and wireless controllers
  • Knowledge of hyper-converged infrastructure is a plus
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Mandatory certifications such as Security+ or CISSP and an OS certification

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain network equipment and services across Navy Enterprise architectures
  • Implement and troubleshoot VLANs, routing protocols, and WAN connectivity
  • Integrate external services with connected systems
  • Apply network STIGs to meet DoD security compliance
  • Create and update network documentation including diagrams and schemas
  • Conduct diagnostics during test events and installations
  • Collaborate with other engineers for secure network operations
  • Participate in shipboard testing and validation activities

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, and DFSA options
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching
  • 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 Floating Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
Full Job Description
Sigma Defense is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Requirements
  • 3+ Years of experience.
  • Experience with developing test strategies and test plans for HA network architectures.
  • Experience with creating functional, integration, system, regression, and performance test cases.
  • Experience performing regression testing after network software, firmware, configuration, or topology changes.
  • Experience documenting defects with reproducible steps, logs, packet captures, and relevant telemetry.
  • Experience analyzing failures and participate in root-cause analysis (RCA).
  • Experience with Network Devices such as Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers/APs, Proxy Servers, VOIP, and NTP services
  • Experience with hyper-converged infrastructures.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Mandatory Certifications:
  • Security+ or CISSP and at least one Operating System certification (i.e. Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco IOS).

Computer Programs/Software:
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence.
  • Experience with Git, Ansible, CI/CD tools.
  • Experience with scripting languages: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell.
  • Experience with Cloud, including AWS and Azure.

Personnel Clearance Level:
  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
  • Configure, install, and maintain network equipment, software and services across Navy Enterprise Network architecture to include switching, routing, firewall, proxy, wireless, call managers, network access control, voice over IP and network time services.
  • Implement, test, evaluate, and troubleshoot VLANs, routing protocols, IP addressing plans, and WAN connectivity.
  • Integrate external services including a wide variety of connected systems.
  • Apply and validate network-related STIGs in coordination with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD security standards.
  • Create, Maintain, and update installation documentation, network diagrams, IP schemas, port mappings, and script/configurations for automated installations.
  • Conduct diagnostics and fault isolation during official and unofficial test events and production installations.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and cybersecurity engineers to deliver secure and resilient network operations.
  • Participate in shipboard testing, validation, and documentation.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually.

Benefits
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary

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