Sr. Test Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Description
Markon is looking for a Sr. Test Automation Engineer to support a team in the Columbia, MD area. This position is part of a team that supports the customers internal command IT systems, including one-of-a-kind cyberspace operations systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure supporting USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines to ensure reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical software systems.
- Support lifecycle management of cyber capabilities by building, deploying, and sustaining scalable infrastructure across development and test environments.
- Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, containerization technologies, and automation frameworks, providing recommendations for integration into existing mission environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and common source control frameworks (ex: Gitlab,MinIO, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
- Experience supporting integration, deployment, and validation of software systems in multi-environment (dev/test/ops) pipelines
- Experience using cloud virtualization platforms like vSphere or ARIA
- Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks like Robot framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)
- Experience utilizing Podman/Docker
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with a focus on the creation of technical documentation for testing
Desired skills:
- Development Test experience or Cyber Security Engineering
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related discipline
- Knowledge of cross-compilation and experience building/using them on various architectures (PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
- Experience with management products like Jira and Confluence
- Extensive experience parsing user stories or requirements to create testable objectives and measures of performance that will lead to fully tested software products
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation Certified or equivalent cybersecurity/DevOps certification
Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.