QA/Test Automation EngineerBlu Omega is seeking a QA/Test Automation Engineer to support a federal program focused on national security. This role operates within a hybrid environment and is responsible for quality engineering of secure federal mission applications supporting industrial security operations, workflow management, and information exchange. The position requires experience supporting federal or DoD enterprise environments, cloud environments, and automated testing within a security-sensitive context.Program Overview Mission overview: Supporting the modernization of the DCSA's personnel vetting platform through transition, maintenance, and cloud migration efforts to ensure operational stability and long-term cloud modernization.Key DetailsLocation: Quantico, VA / HybridClearance: Top SecretWork Authorization: U.S. Citizenship requiredResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute manual and automated tests for mission application functions, workflows, APIs, integrations, reports, and data exchanges.Build and maintain automated regression, smoke, integration, API, and release validation test suites.Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical designs to define test coverage.Validate workflow behavior, case processing logic, reporting outputs, notification paths, user permissions, audit events, and exception handling.Test cloud-hosted applications and services, preferably in AWS environments.Identify, document, triage, retest, and track defects in coordination with development and security teams.Support test planning, data preparation, deployment validation, post-release verification, and production issue analysis.Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, defects, release scope, and quality outcomes.Support compliance testing including access control, audit logging, vulnerability validation, Section 508, data integrity, and security-sensitive functionality.Required QualificationsActive Top Secret clearanceU.S. citizenshipJourneyman-level experience in software testing, QA engineering, test automation, or quality engineeringExperience creating and maintaining automated tests for enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, or data-driven systemsExperience with functional, regression, integration, smoke, and defect retest activitiesFamiliarity with Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test management, and defect tracking practicesAbility to isolate defects across application, data, and environment layersStrong written communication skills for test documentation and reportsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting secure mission platforms involving case management, personnel or facility vetting, or workflow automationExperience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitLab, JenkinsKnowledge of RMF, ATO, STIG validation, vulnerability testing, and federal compliance requirementsCertifications such as Security+ CE, CTFL, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, or Agile testing credentialsCompensation Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.Blu Omega Benefits & PerksMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary optionsShort-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resourcesTelehealth and virtual care options available through medical plansPet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection optionsPaid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employeesPaid federal holidays for salaried employeesAccess to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefitsBenefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.Company Overview Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.
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