This is a remote position.
The Test Engineer supports the Department of the Air Force’s modernized enterprise ACAS vulnerability management solution, ensuring all system capabilities—scanning, compliance assessment, data reporting, and integrations—meet technical and operational requirements. The role develops and executes test plans, validates enterprise scanner performance, ensures alignment with cybersecurity standards, and supports system readiness for enterprise deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute ACAS Test Plans, Procedures, and Test Reports (CDRL A022/A024) for functional, performance, security, and integration testing.
- Validate enterprise vulnerability scanning behavior, credentialed/uncertified scans, and data forwarding to CMRS and ELICSAR.
- Test ACAS architecture components, including scanner refresh, cloud-hosted services, and self-service automation workflows.
- Maintain and update the Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide testing expertise during design, build, deployment, and transition phases.
- Document defects, test evidence, and acceptance criteria verification using Jira or approved test management tools.
- Support pilot and enterprise cutover testing as part of ACAS transition activities.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years IT experience; 2–3+ years in software, cybersecurity, or systems test engineering.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, enterprise security testing, or DoD cybersecurity systems.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, SCAP, RMF continuous monitoring, and security compliance processes.
- Experience testing APIs, data integrations, and enterprise reporting dashboards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across Government and contractor teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Tenable/Nessus or prior ACAS environments.
- Testing experience within DoD programs or large-scale cybersecurity platforms.
- Knowledge of Azure IL4/IL5 cloud environments and enterprise IT service management workflows.
Skills Required
- 7+ years IT experience
- 2-3+ years in software, cybersecurity, or systems test engineering
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, enterprise security testing, or DoD cybersecurity systems
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, SCAP, RMF continuous monitoring, and security compliance processes
- Experience testing APIs, data integrations, and enterprise reporting dashboards
- Ability to develop and execute ACAS Test Plans, Procedures, and Test Reports (CDRL A022/A024)
- Maintain and update the Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM)
- Document defects, test evidence, and acceptance criteria verification using Jira or approved test management tools
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across Government and contractor teams
- Experience with Tenable, Nessus, or prior ACAS environments
- Testing experience within DoD programs or large-scale cybersecurity platforms
- Knowledge of Azure IL4/IL5 cloud environments and enterprise IT service management workflows
What We Do
CDIT, headquartered in Slidell, LA, has provided technical services for both commercial and Federal customers for the past 18 years. We deliver high-value services with our Agile integrated approach, consisting of Lean-Agile frameworks, process maturity, best practices combined with information security and quality management standards. This integrated approach is paired with the principles of accountability, collaboration, and delivery established our core CDIT execution model. This model allows us to successfully deliver and perform on small to large-scale programs remotely and on-site. CMMI III DEV | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 27001:2015
