Role & seniority: System Testing and Evaluation Specialist (aligned to NICE Framework, level not explicitly specified)

Stack/tools: System testing and security testing across SDLC; technical security assessments of Federal apps/platforms/environments; cloud security; architecture reviews; secure cloud-native and emerging tech implementations

Top 3 responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute system and security tests against functional, non-functional, and security requirements; analyze and report results
Perform technical security assessments and contribute to architecture reviews and security impact analyses
Guide application/development teams on remediating vulnerabilities and control deficiencies; support secure cloud implementations

Must-have skills

Advanced capability per NICE framework with proven core-task performance
Demonstrated experience performing technical security assessments of Federal applications, platforms, and environments
CISSP or equivalent certification; demonstrated recent cloud security experience; Bachelor’s degree

Nice-to-haves

Experience with secure implementation of cloud-native and emerging technologies (AI, RPA, etc.)
Master’s degree or more in cybersecurity/IT or related field
Experience supporting Federal system development and security testing initiatives
Location & work type: Hybrid role in Washington, DC; Full-time; Travel 0-20%; Public Trust eligible clearance required

Full Description

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Description

Title: System Testing and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

Terms: Full-time

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Travel: 0-20%

Position Description

Harmonia is seeking a System Testing and Evaluation Specialist and/or Systems Developer aligned to the NICE Framework (Securely Provision) to support Federal government cybersecurity and application development initiatives.
This role is responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and evaluating system tests to ensure solutions meet defined specifications, requirements, and security standards. In addition, the role performs technical security assessments of applications, platforms, and environments, contributes to architecture reviews and security impact analyses, and provides guidance to application teams on the resolution of vulnerabilities and control weaknesses throughout the system development life cycle.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute system and security tests to evaluate results against functional, non-functional, and security requirements.
Analyze and report test results, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Design, develop, test, and evaluate information systems throughout the systems development life cycle.
Perform technical security assessments of Federal applications, platforms, and environments.
Contribute to architecture reviews and conduct security impact analysis for systems and applications.
Provide guidance to application and development teams on remediating vulnerabilities and control deficiencies.
Support cloud security initiatives and the secure implementation of cloud-based solutions.
Support secure implementation of cloud-native and emerging technologies, as applicable.
Ensure solutions align with Federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and security teams to integrate security into system designs.

Requirements

Advanced capability level consistent with the NICE framework roles, with demonstrated abilities, knowledge, and skills to perform all core tasks.

System Testing and Evaluation Specialist