System Test Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Required

General information

Job Posting Title

System Test Engineer

Date

Monday, May 11, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Recent contract awards in cybersecurity and operational readiness underscore Maximus’ role as a reliable prime for high‑impact government missions. Joining Maximus means contributing to meaningful work in fast‑paced environments alongside professionals committed to service, accountability, and results.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This position is remote and requires an active Secret clearance or higher.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS207, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provides subject matter proficiency supporting system testing activities

- Applies analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition

- Performs analysis and planning supporting test execution and system validation

- Develop test documentation and procedures supporting verification activities

- Performs manual and automated testing including unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing

- Tests web-based applications and RESTful interfaces in cloud-hosted environments

- Performs additional technical and testing duties as required to support mission execution

- Participate in program increment (PI) planning and other program events requiring periodic travel to government or contractor locations

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance or higher is required.  Active TS/SCI highly preferred.

- Bachelor’s Degree in an associated field

- 5 years recent and relevant experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.

- 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).

- 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.

- Practical experience testing and analyzing Restful interfaces and sending/receiving Restful information.

- Practical experience testing in a cloud environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

- Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments.

- Experience with automated testing methodologies to include:

- UX testing, integration testing, performance testing, targeted smoke test, targeted regression, and build support. #techjobs #clearance #veteranspage #USCYBERCOM

Minimum Requirements

TCS207, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at  View email address on apply.j-vers.com .

Minimum Salary

$

100,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

125,000.00