Sr. Cloud Test Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance
- Military veterans preferred
2025-08-08 A3 Consulting, LLC
Other
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employee
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Silver Spring Maryland 20901 United States
A3 Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Sr. Cloud Test Engineer who is responsible for performing cloud infrastructure testing supporting following testing types: desktop, web, and client server applications. The ideal candidate is a team player with experience working remotely. If you have a passion for service and are looking to be a key player in a fast-growing, innovative company, this role is for you.
In this job you will:
Manage and maintain test environments, including setup, configuration, and teardown.
Develop software testing plan and executes, measuring results according to predetermined guidelines.
Validate Cloud Infrastructure Testing on components, such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security groups.
Perform Application Testing to validate cloud-based applications, including web applications, and APIs. Security Testing to Identify and report security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
Write test scenarios, test cases and test scripts to ensure traceability to requirements.
Create test results and reports and report to the Test Lead.
Streamline testing process by creating automated test cases.
Collaborate closely with testing and development teams to identify and resolve defects and collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
Collaboration with the Defect Reporting to Identify, report, and track defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
Assess system and software level requirement specifications, software design and other development related documentation as needed.
Assist in planning for testing efforts and designing test plans in order to meet the release Schedule.
Assist Users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and where applicable, verify Application Security Testing (aka) Role Based Access Control.
Adhere to established testing procedures
Perform System, regression, integration and end to end testing to ensure delivery of high-quality systems.
Execute manual and automated test scripts, hold reviews and document reports of execution.
Document Software defects using bug tracking system and report bugs to the developers.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum one (1) year of professional experience leading a small test team.
Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
Experience testing applications in AWS Cloud.
Experience analyzing requirements/user stories related to complex systems and developing detailed test strategy/plan.
Experience supporting functional testing of projects by following all the testing standards/processes and delivering all the testing artifacts on time.
Expertise in creating different types of test data for Unit and System testing.
Excellent knowledge and practitioner of all the Testing Methods/Practices/Standards (Agile and DevOps) and a combination of all these methods and processes.
Experience executing Automations Scripts and executing Test Cases, creating Defects in Test Management tool, JIRA Misc Workflow, Structure - Issue Organizer or equivalent and Generate Test Analysis/Defect Reports for the Project team and Management.
Experience working with Project Teams to retest/resolve defects.
Experience adhering to all the testing procedures and standards to produce a well-documented test audit trail.
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
Salary range:
The salary range of this position is $115,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.
Benefit Information:
A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development.
A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
