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Description ufeffSAIC is seeking a highly qualified Test Engineer Principal to support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Network Designer & Deployer program in support of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (PEO C3BM). The ABMS DI Network is the backbone of the DAF BATTLE NETWORK u2014 the Air Forceu2019s contribution to the DoDu2019s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) warfighting concept. This program delivers a secure, resilient, multi-enclave digital infrastructure spanning Unclassified through TS/SCI security domains, integrating cutting-edge commercial and government technologies, including cloud computing, SD-WAN, Enterprise Cross-Domain Solutions, Data Distribution Networks, Scalable Transport, and Data Link Integration Modules across global operational sites. As the Test Engineer Principal, you will serve as the senior technical authority for all test and evaluation activities across the ABMS DI Network Work package u2014 designing, executing, and documenting rigorous test strategies that validate every Major and Minor DI Network Release before it reaches the warfighter. Your work is mission-critical: every release you certify puts new operational capability into the hands of commanders making decisions across all domains of modern conflict. Positions available in Reston, VA and San Diego, CA. Job Responsibilities u2022 Serve as the senior test engineering authority for the ABMS DI Network program, leading the development, execution, and documentation of comprehensive test and evaluation strategies across all DI Network Major and Minor Releases and work packages u2022 Design and implement end-to-end test plans, test procedures, and test reports for all DI Network foundational features, including DI Network Cloud, SD-WAN, Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (E-CDS), Data Distribution Network (DDN), Scalable Transport, and Data Link Integration Module (DLIM) u2022 Lead feature and component-level testing across all DI Network security enclaves, including Unclassified, Secret, Secret//REL, and TS/SCI, ensuring all network capabilities meet government-defined performance thresholds and operational requirements prior to deployment u2022 Develop and maintain the programu2019s Master Test Plan (MTP) and associated test artifacts, ensuring alignment with government-directed quarterly Release Planning Events (RPEs) and 90-day DI Network release cycles u2022 Coordinate with the DI Network Manager, Design Work Package teams, and government Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to ensure test results and findings are integrated into release decisions and baseline configuration management processes u2022 Execute integration testing across the full DI Network System of Systems architecture, validating interoperability between SD-WAN orchestration policies, cloud infrastructure, cross-domain solutions, and transport layers u2022 Design and conduct performance, stress, and regression testing to validate DI Network technical objectives, including network throughput, latency, Quality of Service (QoS), resiliency, and failover capabilities across diverse underlay transport paths u2022 Lead cybersecurity and Zero Trust validation testing, coordinating with program cybersecurity personnel to ensure all DI Network releases meet RMF authorization requirements and security control baselines across all classification enclaves u2022 Identify, document, and track defects and test discrepancies through resolution, working collaboratively with design and development teams to ensure timely closure prior to release deployment u2022 Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines aligned with the programu2019s Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) development approach u2022 Provide independent test assessments and technical recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders, supporting evidence packages for Government-led CCBs and Milestone Decision Reviews u2022 Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior test engineers and cross-functional team members, establishing test standards and best practices across the program Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field + 10 years of related experience OR Masteru2019s Degree + 8 years of related experience u2022 Minimum 5u20137 years of experience in a senior test engineering or test leadership role supporting large-scale DoD systems integration or network infrastructure programs u2022 U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance required at time of hire; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI u2022 Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for complex systems-of-systems in a DoD or defense contracting environment u2022 Strong understanding of network architecture concepts, including SD-WAN, cloud infrastructure, cross-domain solutions, and multi-enclave security environments u2022 Experience conducting testing across multiple DoD security classification levels, including Secret and TS/SCI enclaves u2022 Familiarity with DoD test and evaluation frameworks, including DT&E, OT&E, and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Authority to Operate (ATO) processes u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce technical test documentation and brief findings to senior government and program leadership u2022 Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% to CONUS and OCONUS DoD installations and test facilities Desired Skills: u2022 ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation, Advanced, or Expert Level) u2013 Highly Desirable u2022 CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification u2022 Certified Test Engineer (CSTE) or equivalent professional testing certification u2022 Experience with automated test tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Pytest, Robot Framework, or equivalent u2022 Proficiency with network analysis and diagnostic tools, including Wireshark, SolarWinds, IXIA, or equivalent network performance testing platforms u2022 Experience testing SD-WAN solutions from leading OEMs (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Palo Alto Prisma), including orchestration policy validation and SLA performance testing u2022 Familiarity with AWS GovCloud environments (IL-4, IL-6, IL-6 REL//FVEY) and cloud-based infrastructure testing methodologies u2022 Experience with Zero Trust Architecture validation testing and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) system testing u2022 Knowledge of Data Link systems and tactical communications protocols, including Link 16, JREAP, or equivalent u2022 Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), technical baseline reviews, and agile release planning events in a DoD program environment u2022 Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent for automated environment provisioning and test environment management u2022 Experience with DoD RMF processes, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and security control testing in multi-enclave network environments u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and test management platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, HP ALM, or equivalent REQNUMBER: 2611628SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability