Senior Test Engineer

The mission of the Lone Wolf program is to support, operate, and maintain the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network – Top Secret Enterprise Services (DCIN-TS ES) which is a DoD-provided, TS/SCI, integrated voice, video, and data, global communications network that facilitates collaboration among senior leaders and key staff. The Lone Wolf program boasts a professional workforce comprised of specialists throughout the Information Technology lifecycle and who contribute to a positive work environment.  

The Lone Wolf Team is Mission Focused, Customer Oriented, Process Guided, and Solutions Driven. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes. The Team is expected to grow and is looking for people who can apply disciplined processes and provide imaginative solutions that enable the adoption of innovation and emerging technologies that create opportunities for transformative change. 

Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Test Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform comprehensive testing on all hardware and software releases, including evaluating new features, assessing enhancements, identifying vulnerabilities, and verifying the resolution of bugs and defects to ensure overall functionality and performance
• Collaborate closely with hardware vendors to evaluate and plan for the next generation of devices, ensuring that upgrades and replacements are identified and implemented before current devices reach their end-of-life phase
  Manage and oversee the patching process by applying Microsoft Security Updates, as well as updating drivers and firmware, while thoroughly verifying their functionality to maintain system security and performance are maintained
• Configure Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and conduct thorough testing to ensure their proper functionality and compliance on IT systems, verifying that security requirements are met, and system integrity is maintained
• Assess and analyze various automated test tools and strategies, providing informed recommendations for the most suitable solutions, and then overseeing their implementation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes
• Develop, implement, and carry out comprehensive test and evaluation procedures, ensuring that all system requirements are thoroughly assessed and met, while verifying the system’s performance, functionality, and compliance with specified standards
• Conduct thorough testing of peripherals, including printers, laptops, desktops, switches, routers, VoIP phones, scanners, and KVM switches, to evaluate their compatibility and seamless integration across a wide range of products from multiple vendors, ensuring reliable performance and interoperability
• Perform comprehensive testing of next-generation servers, workstations, and laptops to assess their compatibility and seamless integration with our existing baseline software, ensuring that they meet performance, functionality, and interoperability standards
• Develop detailed test plans, test reports, "as-built" guides, and deployment guides, ensuring all documentation is thorough and well-organized. Provide regular status updates to program government leads, presenting the information in a Configuration Control Board (CCB) format for clarity and transparency
• Monitor and track key test execution milestones, ensuring that progress is accurately recorded. Identify and report any issues or risks that may arise, analyzing their potential impact on project timelines and taking proactive measures to mitigate delays or disruptions
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering specialized testing knowledge and expertise to support user req