What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer - Security position at Actalent?
LOCAL REMOTE Contract Job Opportunity based in Redmond, WA.
Candidates MUST be willing to be ON SITE IN REDMOND WASHINGTON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE 2-3 DAYS out of EVERY MONTH.
Pay: $60-$75 MAX
Candidate Location Requirements: 99% percent remote, Need to be local to come onsite once every 3 months,
Purpose of the Team: The team is to create security alerts for suspicious activity from malicious or insider threat, and monitoring for IT infrastructure help.
Key projects: Candidate will be reviewing software and hardware for bugs and misconfigurations and compliance.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 10% reviewing and prioritizing tickets/sending out communication/updating customers, 20% writing new tests, 70% running tests that are already created, using tools, and examining the results of tests.
What makes this role interesting? This role provides the opportunity to be a part of a small team, but a large corporation. The opportunity to wear a small business hat and be able to make large changes.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required: 8-10 years of work-related experience
Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering is preferred but not required.
Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain Experience testing software, Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports, Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required Years of Experience
1. Minimum 2 years of Experience with Fiddler, wireshark and network monitoring tools.
2. Minimum 2 years Experience reviewing security context of windows software.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience with Python, Powershell, Git, Sysinternals.
Summary:
The main function of a Software Test Engineer is to develop, implement, and document all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.
Job Responsibilities:
• Experience reviewing security context of windows software.
• Knowledge of windows security architecture.
• Experience with packet capture software
• Experience with sysinternals tools.
• DNS knowledge
• Networking experience
• Experience with windows registry
• Experience with sandbox security technologies and hyper-v
• Experience with Fiddler, wireshark and network monitoring tools.
• Experience with pcap and ncap tooling.
• Ability to analyze packet captures and their implications in a secure network.
• Ability to write and update scripts.
• Familiarity with Git and development tooling.
Qualifications:
• Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 8-10 years experience required
• Experience testing software
• Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports
• Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $60 - $75
