Automation Engineer

Washington, DC
Full Time
Information Technology
Experienced

GCyber is hiring an Automation Engineer to support a high visibility Executive agency in Washington, D.C. You will be working with a team of professionals developing, deploying, and maintaining automated records management and analytics capabilities.   

As a Automation Engineer, you will:
 

  • Develop custom C# automation solutions to perform comprehensive data audits across multiple datasets, ensuring high-quality data integrity and compliance.
  • Implement code to efficiently extract, parse, and compare data from source and third-party datasets, focusing on accuracy and thoroughness in data handling.
  • Engage closely with internal and external development teams to guarantee seamless integration and data consistency.
  • Design and generate automated audit reports, highlighting discrepancies, and automate their publication to SQL databases.
  • Conduct rigorous testing of automation processes in varied environments to validate their effectiveness, precision, and readiness for deployment.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) analysts to systematically identify and prioritize test scenarios, addressing potential bugs and data discrepancies proactively.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during automated testing, collaborating with development teams, when necessary, to pinpoint root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Tackle technical challenges inherent in test automation, focusing on enhancing test accuracy, reliability, and overall system stability.
  • Document all automation processes comprehensively to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure maintainability of the automation solutions.
  • Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and tools in test automation and quality assurance to continually refine and advance automation strategies.
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve the automation framework and processes, aiming for increased efficiency, scalability, and impact on data audit quality.
  • Ensure the meticulous deployment of automation solutions across multiple servers and domains, overseeing the execution of processes on actual data to achieve optimal audit outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
  • BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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