This role involves designing, executing, and documenting enterprise-level test plans for application packaging, system configuration updates, automation, and integration across large-scale Department of Defense environments. The position supports Enterprise Management (EM) development, testing, and release validation within the Military Health System.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement comprehensive test strategies for EM releases, configuration changes, software packages, and automated processes at the enterprise level.
- Carry out integration, regression, compatibility, and functional validation testing across multiple system environments for EM capabilities.
- Build and maintain automated test scripts, tools, and validation frameworks using PowerShell or equivalent technologies to support EM release cycles.
- Assess vendor updates, EM improvements, and release candidates for operational stability, regulatory compliance, and deployment readiness.
- Conduct root cause investigations for system defects, monitor resolution progress, and work with engineering teams to resolve critical issues.
- Support release approval processes by preparing test evidence, participating in readiness reviews, and coordinating with packaging and configuration teams.
- Engage in Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities and deliver technical evaluations of proposed EM-related system changes.
- Generate detailed reports, test records, validation outcomes, standard operating procedures, and system architecture diagrams.
- Work closely with Systems Administration, Information Assurance Security, Architecture, and Enterprise Services teams to ensure end-to-end testing coverage.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support enterprise validation and modernization efforts.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance is required.
- Possession of Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification or higher.
- Compliance with DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT-II requirements, including relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, or GSEC.
- Proven experience in developing and executing system-level test plans for enterprise services in large-scale environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Management (EM) operations, including software packaging, configuration management, release sequencing, and automation.
- Proficient in PowerShell scripting and developing automated validation frameworks or comparable test automation solutions.
- Extensive understanding of Windows enterprise infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and inter-system service dependencies.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards such as RMF and DISA STIG compliance.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues and multi-tier service interactions.
- Strong capabilities in technical writing, documentation, analysis, and reporting.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting IT modernization projects in DoD or large federal government environments.
- Understanding of release engineering practices, Dev/Test automation, and CI/CD pipeline principles.
- Proven background in validating enterprise software packages, configuration baselines, and system integrations.
- Knowledge of enterprise monitoring, logging, and reporting systems.
- Ability to present technical findings and risk analyses to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to enhance automation, efficiency, and consistency in validation workflows.
- Experience with secure cloud design patterns in Azure, including identity management, access controls, network segmentation, and monitoring.
Tech Stack
PowerShell, Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), Enterprise Management (EM), RMF, DISA STIG, CI/CD, Dev/Test automation
Work Arrangement
onsite
Team
Collaborates with Systems Administration, Information Assurance (IA) Security, Architecture, and Enterprise Services teams.
Additional Information
- This position is contingent upon contract award.
- Active Secret clearance is required.
- Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT-II requirements.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher is required.
- Position supports the Military Health System (MHS) and large-scale DoD environments.
