Development and Test Lead|Req#4310

Description

The Development and Test Environment Lead is responsible for the design, engineering, administration, and validation of non-production environments that support application testing, infrastructure validation, cybersecurity assessments, and production release readiness for enterprise systems.

Location: Rockville, MD

Salary:  128,000-178,000

Clearance:  Secret or L Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain development and test environments supporting database platforms, Microsoft 365 integrations, network configurations, and security tooling to ensure stable and representative testing conditions prior to production deployment

• Coordinate environment provisioning, configuration baseline management, and system refresh activities to ensure development platforms accurately reflect production architecture while maintaining appropriate segmentation and security controls

• Support application and infrastructure testing activities including patch validation, vulnerability remediation testing, configuration change validation, and rollback testing prior to Change Advisory Board approval and production release

• Maintain environment documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and testing procedures to ensure audit readiness and repeatable testing processes

• Coordinate with program and release management leadership to ensure deployment packages are validated in non-production environments prior to approval for production release

• Monitor environment performance and resource utilization to ensure sufficient compute, storage, and network capacity to support concurrent testing efforts

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree; 8+ Years relevant experience; oversee engineering activities supporting enterprise information systems; design, integrate, and optimize hardware and software infrastructure; execute risk assessments; develop mitigation strategies; ensure systems meet stability, integrity, and performance requirements.
Masters + 6yrs, or Associates +10yrs of relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience designing and maintaining development, staging, and test environments that mirror production enterprise infrastructure
• Knowledge of configuration baseline management and environment segmentation practices
• Familiarity with patch validation, rollback testing, and deployment readiness processes
• Experience integrating monitoring and SIEM validation into non-production environments
• Knowledge of ServiceNow change management workflows and release validation processes
• Experience supporting infrastructure testing for VMware, database, network, M365, and cloud environments
• Preferred Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation; VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Clearance:

SECRET or L Clearance

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services.   With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator! 

Core Capabilities: 

• Advanced and Managed IT Services 
• Agile Software Development 
• DevSecOps 
• Cybersecurity 
• Health IT 
• C4ISR & SIGINT 
• Data Center Engineering & Operations 
• Engineering & Installation 

Why ActioNet? 

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do: 

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters. 
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence. 
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation. 

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation. 

What's in It For You? 

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference? 

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program: 

• Medical Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Education and Professional Training 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs 
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection 
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Disability Insurance 

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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