Test Automation Engineer

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description : Your primary responsibility will be to conduct rigorous cyber tool testing to ensure the integrity and robustness of those capabilities. You'll navigate complex virtual test environments using vSphere and ESXi, necessitating familiarity with VMware products. Your role will require a comprehensive understanding of networking protocols and the ability to manage complex storage solutions effectively. Analyzing databases of results and reviewing log files will be a routine part of your job, as will updating the project notes, ensuring that all pertinent information is accurately documented and accessible. We are looking for someone who brings a strong understanding of successful cyber tool testing paired with an interest in innovating and improve upon our testing strategies and approach to support realistic real-world scenarios. This is a full-time role out of an AFS facility in a great location in Herndon, VA, working with an even greater team. Our location offers ample parking, unlimited free coffee and other refreshments, frequent parties and team-building events, and a supportive management team committed to your growth. In Herndon, you will operate both unclassified and classified networks supporting the testing of sophisticated cyber tools, and provide weekly updates during status meetings with the government client in support of real world global cyber missions. What you need to get into the door : Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security clearance. 2+ years of professional experience in the following areas, and/or prior experience with military or government cyber operations support: Software development, DevSecOps or Cyber experience. Experience with Virtual Machines. Knowledge of Python and Bash. Experience with basic networking. Familiarity with databases. Ability to describe test setup and results to team members and clients. Experience reviewing log files, writing reports, and updating documentation files. Familiarity with internal wikis, GitLab, Jira, or Confluence. Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches. Ability to deliver clear and concise reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently and take direction from more senior researchers and subcontractor partners. Willingness to support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed. Bonus if you have : Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support. Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Workstation Knowledge of C/C++ Knowledge of Firewalls, Switching/Routing, CIDR Programming or Vibe coding experience. Academic degree(s) in relevant fields preferred (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics), or equivalent military experience. Security clearance : Active TS/SCI security clearance is required. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $86,400 - $176,200 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best tal

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