Sr. Test Automation Engineer
Markon Solutions2 days ago
Columbia, MD, USASenior
Base Salary
$120k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure supporting USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines for software reliability, security, and performance.
- Build, deploy, and sustain scalable infrastructure across development, test, and operational environments.
- Evaluate DevOps tools, containerization technologies, and automation frameworks for integration into mission environments.
- Create and maintain system architecture diagrams, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- 10+ years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and source control frameworks such as GitLab, MinIO, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
- Experience supporting software integration, deployment, and validation across development, test, and operations environments.
- Experience with vSphere or Aria cloud virtualization platforms.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest.
- Experience with Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience using Podman or Docker.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including technical testing documentation.
- Preferred development test or cybersecurity engineering experience.
- Preferred master’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, software engineering, or a related discipline.
- Preferred knowledge of cross-compilation and experience across PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, and RISC-V architectures.
- Preferred experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Preferred experience translating user stories or requirements into testable objectives and performance measures.
- Preferred GIAC Cloud Security Automation certification or equivalent cybersecurity or DevOps certification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program.
- Training and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Position supports a team in the Columbia, Maryland area.
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.