Our cybersecurity test team is searching for new members that can help us conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities.  If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others.  Position responsibilities can span from compliance testing to penetration testing, depending on skillset.

This position provides support to the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Lackland AFB, TX.  This support includes the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) plans, test cases, and report according to established test methodologies and procedures.
• Perform functional testing at the system, interoperability, and integration test levels on various systems and networks under the direction of a Senior Test Engineer.
• Participate in all phases of software and hardware development to include requirements development, risk assessments, and acceptance criteria development.
• Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure the test infrastructure meet desired test objectives and data collection requirements.
• Actively communicate throughout the acquisition process in order to influence development of a testable capability or product.
• Perform as a technology subject matter expert and provide advice to customers.
• Compile and analyze test results data to determine conformity of the product or capability to the requirements.
• Document change requests/deficiencies of the product or capability as a result of test data analysis.
• Actively participate cooperatively in Agile team planning and test execution

_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. _

Required Skills Required Experience

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS IS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required -OR- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 7 years of technical experience -OR- HS Diploma or Equivalent and 9 years technical experience.

• Ability to interface with contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
• Active TOP SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a SCI (Single Scope Background Investigation). US Citizenship.
• Must obtain the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundational Level (CTFL) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification within 2 years of hire.
• Must have good writing/oral presentation skills.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Five years of intensive and progressive experience in a computer-related field.
• Minimum of one year software testing for software / hardware applications or systems is required.

_ _PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Working knowledge of the following: Linux, Windows, VMware, OSI Model, Network traffic collection and analysis, enterprise network architecture, communication equipment and technologies, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, and network traffic generation.
• Software Test automation experience.
• Programming or scripting skillset
• Understanding of AFIN & DODIN architecture.
• Active and current TS/SCI.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Education and Experience | High School Diploma or GED, | | | Associates degree preferred. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Certifications, Licenses, | Valid state driver’s license; CDL | | Registrations | Class B with Passenger endorsement | | | preferred. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Physical Demands | The physical demands described here | | | are representative of those that | | | must be met by an employee to | | | successfully perform the essential | | | functions of this job.  Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions.  | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is regularly | | | required to talk and listen, sit, | | | stand, and walk; to reach with | | | hands, arms, as well as use hands to | | | finger, handle or feel, to taste and | | | smell.  The employee must be able to | | | lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  | | | Specific vision capabilities | | | required by this job include; close, | | | distance and peripheral vision. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Language Skills | Ability to read, analyze, and | | | interpret general business | | | periodicals, professional journals, | | | technical procedures, and government | | | regulations.  Ability to write | | | reports, business correspondence, | | | and procedure manuals.  Ability to | | | effectively present information and | | | respond to questions from groups of | | | managers, clients, customers and the | | | general public. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Reasoning Ability | Ability to solve practical problems | | | and deal with a variety of concrete | | | variables in situations where only | | | limited standardization exists.  | | | Ability to interpret a variety of | | | instructions furnished in written, | | | oral, diagram, or schedule form. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Work Environment | The work environment characteristics | | | described here are representative of | | | what employee encounters while | | | performing the essential functions | | | of this job.  Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions.  | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is occasionally | | | exposed to outdoor weather | | | conditions.  The noise level can | | | vary from moderate to loud. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+