ELK DEVELOPER AND TEST ENGINEER (ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

Overview:

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Software and Infrastructure Test Engineer to work on a DevSecOps team supporting a complex software system - doing both system testing and some user-interface testing. Candidates should have at least 7 years of software and system testing experience, including automated testing, to join our team and provide full-spectrum test support (i.e., system, integration, unit, end-to-end, security, and performance). Candidates will research HW and infrastructure specifications and interoperability to provide recommendations to the team.

Candidates must possess an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance and be willing to work on base at NSWC Dahlgren in Dahlgren, Virginia 3- 5 days per week.

Clearance:

An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements:

• Current Top Secret clearance required
• Sec certification or commitment to get Sec within six-months of hire
• Experience with automated UI test tools (e.g., TestCaf Studio, Selenium, Cucumber etc.)
• Experience with Infrastructure testing
• Gitlab for product administration, capability to do merge requests
• Troubleshoot hardware and software
• Ability to activate pods, troubleshoot system issues
• Some experience managing Linux servers
• Significant experience with application monitoring tools
• Proficiency with Kubernetes and ArgoCD
• Ability to understand JavaScript
• Experience with Jira or similar work management and software development tools (e.g,, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Confluence)
• Experience with patching, deploying code releases, and work supporting the a programs Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Familiarity with ELK stack (Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities:

• Work at a Government site in Dahlgren 3-5 days per week
• Write automated test scripts to assess functionality within the system User Interface (UI)
• Write and execute thorough test cases and procedures
• Contribute to work item development (especially testing criteria) Troubleshoot failed automated tests
• Support feature and validation testing across multiple domains
• Learn and utilize project technologies for in depth error root cause analysis (e.g. RMQ)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in writing JavaScript
• Knowledge of C#, Ruby, SQL
• Familiarity with cyber work (SCAP, ACAS, STIGs, etc.)

Education: BS in a STEM discipline (preference for Software Engineering or Cyber Security) or at least 12 total years experience in lieu of a degree performing the required skills. Compensation:

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate?s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $96,000 - $158,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits:

At SimVentions, we?re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?:

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It?s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer?s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don?t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

• Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food: We have a lot of food around here!

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