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TACG, LLC Software Tester - Mid Level in Beavercreek, Ohio
*TACG *is seeking a *Software/System Tester *at Wright Patterson AFB which is in Dayton, OH. This position will support testing and evaluation (T&E) of new applications and systems at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). AFRL is the premier research and development (R&D) center supporting the US Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and mission partners requiring these capabilities to support the Warfighter in full-spectrum operations. The role of this position is to perform systems testing for bringing on new applications and software projects within AFRL and knowing all the checks and compliances including Security Control Assessments and supporting the Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) functions. These shall be accomplished in accordance with DoD, AF, AFMC, AFRL Acquisition and T&E policy, guidance processes and procedures, and standard tools and services. Key policy and guidance include, but is not limited to, AFI 99-103, Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation and related policy and guidance.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Provide technical expertise and cybersecurity services to augment and support the Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) and Associate Security Control Assessor Representative (ASCAR) functions throughout all security development lifecycles performed within a simulator program's SDLC.
Play a crucial role in our software development lifecycle by creating and executing test plans, automating test cases, and ensuring the overall quality of new software products.
Active engagement during software development and testing by troubleshooting and rectifying security vulnerabilities associated with the new software.
Prepare, coordinate review and approval, and manage execution of test strategy, concepts, methodology, plans, processes, and procedures.
Provide T&E-related expertise in various DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and System/Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs); advise, advocate, and/or incorporate; optimal combinations within test strategies, plans, policy & guidance, and/or procedures.
Manage and support test execution, data gathering. data reduction and analysis, and reporting.
Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) test criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
Select and apply T&E techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of T&E tasks.
Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases, e.g., fault insertion/fault identification.
Work closely with development teams to identify and address issues, improve testing processes, and maintain a high standard of product quality.
Increase the security posture of programs by ensuring security controls are implemented and working per the ATO.
Ensuring new software projects comply with corporate and governmental policies, and cybersecurity best practices, including the protection of sensitive information.
Perform comprehensive testing and quality assurance to identify and resolve issues, thereby enhancing system reliability and performance.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to report observations and recommendations
Support Information Owners achieving consistent application and implementation of network and system security policies, countermeasures, and procedures under development.
Recommend risk mitigation procedures and