ARETUM

Systems Engineer – Testing & Quality Assurance

ARETUM

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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AWSCloudOpenShift

About the role

  • Lead comprehensive testing, validation, and quality assurance activities for a complex Federal cloud integration solution serving millions of clients.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategy covering functional, integration, performance, security, and compliance testing
  • Create detailed test plans aligned with RMF/ATO requirements and federal security control validation
  • Define test environments, test data requirements, and testing infrastructure needs
  • Establish test schedules, milestones, and success criteria for pilot deployment across 10 systems
  • Identify testing tools, frameworks, and automation opportunities to meet aggressive timeline
  • Coordinate testing dependencies across development, infrastructure, and security teams
  • Test container platform deployments (ECS/OpenShift) including orchestration, scaling, and failover capabilities
  • Validate infrastructure-as-code deployments for consistency, repeatability, and compliance with baselines
  • Test application load balancer configurations including health checks, routing rules, and SSL/TLS termination
  • Verify network segmentation, security group rules, and multi-AZ high availability configurations
  • Validate backup and disaster recovery procedures including RTO/RPO compliance
  • Test auto-scaling behaviors under various load conditions and failure scenarios
  • Design and execute integration test cases for data flows across 10+ disparate source systems
  • Test API interfaces, data orchestration workflows, and error handling/retry logic
  • Validate data transformation accuracy, completeness, and consistency across integration points
  • Test vendor container integration with custom infrastructure and security controls
  • Verify Databricks pipeline processing and PowerBI report accuracy against expected outcomes
  • Execute end-to-end business process testing for risk analysis and service coordination workflows
  • Validate implementation of NIST 800-53 security controls required for ATO
  • Coordinate and support security assessment testing activities with ISSO/ISSM
  • Test authentication, authorization, and access control mechanisms across all system components
  • Validate encryption implementation (at-rest and in-transit) for sensitive client data and PII
  • Execute vulnerability scanning and verify remediation of identified security findings
  • Test audit logging completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal requirements
  • Validate container hardening against CIS benchmarks and DSTI STIGs
  • Support penetration testing activities and coordinate remediation verification
  • Design and execute performance tests simulating millions of client records and concurrent users
  • Test system performance under peak load, sustained load, and stress conditions
  • Validate horizontal scaling effectiveness and resource utilization efficiency
  • Identify performance bottlenecks in integration workflows, database queries, and API endpoints
  • Test monitoring and alerting thresholds under various load scenarios
  • Measure and validate response times, throughput, and latency against defined SLAs
  • Develop automated test suites for regression testing of infrastructure and application components
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
  • Create reusable test scripts and frameworks for scaling to 130+ system instances
  • Automate security compliance checks and configuration validation
  • Build synthetic monitoring and health check automation for production readiness
  • Document test cases, test results, and defect findings with clear reproduction steps
  • Track defects through resolution and verify fixes through regression testing
  • Maintain traceability matrix linking requirements to test cases and security controls
  • Create test summary reports for stakeholder reviews and compliance evidence
  • Document test environments, configurations, and procedures for audit and knowledge transfer
  • Provide testing evidence and artifacts for RMF/ATO security assessment package

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related technical field (relevant certifications and experience may supplement)
  • 5-7 years in quality assurance, testing, or systems engineering roles
  • 3+ years testing complex cloud-based systems, preferably in AWS environments
  • 2+ years experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication for test documentation, defect reports, and status updates
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent testing workstreams
  • Systematic and methodical approach to test execution and defect investigation
  • Adaptable to fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing requirements
  • Proactive identification of quality risks and testing gaps
  • **Preferred Requirements**
  • ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Cloud Practitioner
  • Security+ or similar security certification
  • Experience with Databricks or PowerBI testing
  • Federal government contracting or DoD testing experience
  • Experience with test data generation and data masking for PII protection
  • Experience testing systems in federal, DoD, or highly regulated environments
  • Prior involvement in RMF/ATO processes with security control testing
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
quality assurancetestingcloud integrationautomated testing frameworksperformance testingAPI testingdata validationinfrastructure-as-codevulnerability scanningregression testing
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingattention to detailwritten communicationindependent worktime managementsystematic approachadaptabilityproactive risk identificationdefect investigation
Certifications
ISTQBAWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerSecurity+