Job No. 10006UR

TITLE: Senior Test Engineer III

CLEARANCE:  TS/SCI w/ FS Polygraph

Senior Test Engineer III will join our Application Hosting Team. This position will be located in Hanover, MD area.

 Essential Job Functions

    - Performs highly complex testing and analyzes network systems development including integration, systems testing, interoperability testing, field test plans and customer acceptance plans to maintain the credibility/viability of the system.

    - Investigates and resolves highly complex operational matters of significance in conjunction with other engineering and technical support to ensure cost effective and efficient resolution of problems.

    - Provides technical expertise and guidance in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of test processes and diagnostic programs for system testing.

    - Consults with clients on highly complex systems; determines systems requirements; recommends processes and/or programs, coordinates project team and follows through on implementation.

    - Reviews cost analyses and vendor product comparisons to ensure cost effective and efficient operations. Recommends significant product investment(s) to management. Acts as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items.

    - Provides complex technical expertise to engineering management in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.

    - Reviews literature, patents and current practices to support business requirements and/or new industry technology. Prepares reports and/or recommendations regarding new technology to senior management.

    - Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

    - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

    - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field preferred

    - Nine or more years of network testing experience

    - Experience working with computer systems and their uses

    - Experience working with telecommunications systems and their principles

    - Experience working with network management and protocol system testing

    - Experience working with scripting languages such as TCL, PERL, HP, etc

    - Experience working with data transmission protocols such as TCP/IP, etc.

    - Experience working with operating systems

    - Experience working with protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL, FTP, SMTP, POP3, etc.

    - Experience working with network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.

Other Qualifications

    - Strong analytical and problem solving skills

    - Strong time management, priority allocation and task management skills

    - Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members

    - Strong presentation skills to present test results to individuals and groups

    - Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel

    - Communication skills

    - Active in pursuing learning opportunities

    - Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    - Willingness to travel