Today
Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - QA and Test
Fort Huachuca, AZ (On-Site/Office)
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition #: 671
Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: 2001 Brainard Rd Ft Huachuca, Arizona 85613
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret
Required Certification(s):
Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.
WHAT IS DISA JITC TEC II?
DISA's mission is to conduct DODIN operations for the joint warfighter to enable lethality across all warfighting domains in defense of our Nation. DISA is a combat support agency of the Department of Defense (DoD). The agency is composed of more than 8,000 military and civilian employees. The agency provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support to joint warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations.
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Tester to join our Unified Capabilities Lab at the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). In this critical role, you will evaluate and test approved cybersecurity tools, ensuring the integrity and of systems and networks against potential cyberattacks. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding organizational platforms and networks by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending actionable security enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments of systems and networks to evaluate their cyber posture .
- Test and validate approved cybersecurity tools and applications to assess their effectiveness in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
- Identify potential threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities within systems and platforms.
- Simulate cyberattacks to exploit identified vulnerabilities, assess potential risks, and determine the impact of exploits.
- Develop and implement remediation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
- Produce detailed reports outlining findings, methodologies, and actionable recommendations for improving security measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and methodologies to enhance testing and assessment processes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proficiency in cybersecurity testing tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or threat modeling.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DISA STIGs).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.
- Experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including security assessment reports and remediation plans.
- Familiarity with government or military cybersecurity policies, procedures, and environments is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISA, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
Education:
Requires a Bachelor's degree; or an Associate's degree and at least 4 years of experience; a minimum of 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience; or at least 8 years of experience is required. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
• Government site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Strength Demands
• Light - 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements
• Stand or Sit; Walk; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition #: 671
Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: 2001 Brainard Rd Ft Huachuca, Arizona 85613
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret
Required Certification(s):
Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.
WHAT IS DISA JITC TEC II?
DISA's mission is to conduct DODIN operations for the joint warfighter to enable lethality across all warfighting domains in defense of our Nation. DISA is a combat support agency of the Department of Defense (DoD). The agency is composed of more than 8,000 military and civilian employees. The agency provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support to joint warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations.
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Tester to join our Unified Capabilities Lab at the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). In this critical role, you will evaluate and test approved cybersecurity tools, ensuring the integrity and of systems and networks against potential cyberattacks. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding organizational platforms and networks by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending actionable security enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments of systems and networks to evaluate their cyber posture .
- Test and validate approved cybersecurity tools and applications to assess their effectiveness in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
- Identify potential threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities within systems and platforms.
- Simulate cyberattacks to exploit identified vulnerabilities, assess potential risks, and determine the impact of exploits.
- Develop and implement remediation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
- Produce detailed reports outlining findings, methodologies, and actionable recommendations for improving security measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and methodologies to enhance testing and assessment processes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proficiency in cybersecurity testing tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or threat modeling.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DISA STIGs).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.
- Experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including security assessment reports and remediation plans.
- Familiarity with government or military cybersecurity policies, procedures, and environments is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISA, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
Education:
Requires a Bachelor's degree; or an Associate's degree and at least 4 years of experience; a minimum of 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience; or at least 8 years of experience is required. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
• Government site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Strength Demands
• Light - 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements
• Stand or Sit; Walk; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)
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