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Job Description:

Put Cyber Defense to the Test — Join Us as a Test Automation Engineer

Are you ready to apply your technical skills to the front lines of cybersecurity? We're seeking a Test Automation Engineer with a passion for evaluating the real-world effectiveness of network defense capabilities. In this role, you won’t just validate software, you’ll help shape how cyber tools are tested, trusted, and deployed in defense of national security.

As part of our fast-moving, mission-focused team, you’ll design and automate high-fidelity test scenarios that simulate sophisticated cyber threats and assess the resilience of cutting-edge security technologies. Your work will help ensure that the systems and tools protecting critical networks are battle-ready.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You'll develop realistic test scenarios that replicate advanced cyber-attacks and defense tactics.

• You’ll create automated test frameworks that assess how cybersecurity tools perform under pressure, across detection, prevention, and response.

• Your work directly supports the evaluation of mission-critical network defense capabilities used by national security teams.

• You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, analysts, and cyber operators in a high-energy, learning-focused environment.

This is a Hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, script, and automate test scenarios that simulate cyber attacks on virtualized network environments.

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks that assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, SIEM).

• Integrate custom traffic generators and adversarial behaviors into test workflows to evaluate tool performance and coverage.

• Analyze test results to identify coverage gaps, false positives/negatives, and system weaknesses.

• Work closely with system developers, network engineers, and cyber professionals to refine and improve testing methodologies.

• Explore and evaluate new technologies for test automation tools and techniques.

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of related professional experience

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Strong Understanding of Software Testing Principles: Familiarity with various testing methodologies and techniques (e.g., manual, regression, performance, integration).

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) to write test scripts and frameworks.

• Experience with Test Automation Tools: Familiarity with tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Appium, etc.

• Knowledge of Test Automation Frameworks: Understanding of different frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Robot Framework).

• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and diagnose software issues, as well as analyze test results.

• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with developers, other testers, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with agile development methodologies

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with Git, Docker, ORMs, RESTful APIs

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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