--- title: 'Test Engineer at Agile Defense' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/test-engineer-agile-defense-norfolk-fqcnnar88em9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Test Engineer at Agile Defense - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** Norfolk, VA - **Compensation:** $80k–$90k - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense/4abc50f5-206e-401c-b451-df06376caf91 ## Job description ## About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Job Description The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the premier provider of ocean transportation to the Department of Defense (DOD). The MSC is a pivotal role as a single DOD manager for sea transportation, operates a worldwide command using a Government/Contractor-owned fleet of many active ships, which supply strategic and operational sealift to meet national defense objectives. Additionally, MSC has an extensive global shore support organization focused on ensuring that the MSC fleet will meet United States Navy (USN) Fleet and Joint commander requirements. This shore infrastructure includes a headquarters in the Virginia area, area commands, and support units located worldwide. To meet the need for high operational availability, MSC shore personnel and the Contractor workforce provide support for troubleshooting, repair, sustainment, and maintenance. The technical products and services provided through the ITESS Task Order deliver support for MSC Organizations and ship class. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must be able to independently develop, maintain, and manage an enterprise test repository that supports multiple software baselines, operating systems, hardware platforms, and network architectures. The successful candidate will have experience in the following: - Develop and maintain testing libraries associated with: - - Microsoft Windows operating systems - Windows Server environments - Active Directory services - Microsoft security baselines - HP hardware platforms - Cisco routing and switching infrastructure - Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation activities - Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts supporting functional, regression, performance, integration, user acceptance, and operational testing. - Analyze technical requirements and develop testing strategies, test environments, and supporting test data. - Identify, document, and track software and system defects through resolution and verification. - Participate in engineering discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings to provide testing and quality assurance recommendations. - Maintain test documentation, support CI/CD integration, and provide testing metrics and performance reports. ## Basic Qualifications Required Certifications - An active CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP, or CCSP certification OR a bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an accredited institution Required Skills - Minimum 4 (four) years of related professional experience. - Compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Testing and Evaluation Specialist (671 – Intermediate) requirements - Working knowledge of SDLC processes, testing methodologies, and quality assurance tools such as JIRA and TestRail. - Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. - Must have an active Secret security clearance Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities ## About Agile Defense ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Agile Defense delivers advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Enlightenment Capital; last private equity round in November 2022) - **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: Year not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, National Security, Defense, Civilian Government - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (defense and civilian agencies), B2G (business-to-government) - **Mission/Purpose**: “Bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.” ## Products & Services - **Digital Transformation**: Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes. - **Data Analytics**: Leveraging a data-driven approach to deliver insights that accelerate decision-making. - **Cyber**: Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $110M (as of latest data); 816 employees ( -7.4% YoY) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Investor**: Enlightenment Capital (private equity sponsor) - **Partners**: AWS, Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Red Hat, GitLab, and many more. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount declined 7.4% year-over-year, but job postings increased 133.9% year-over-year. - Active job postings: 131 (as of Sep 2026). - Recognized as Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, and 2026. - ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified; CMMI DEV/SVC ML3 appraised. ## Competitive Advantages - **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001; CMMI ML3; critical for government contracts. - **Extensive Partner Ecosystem**: Ties with major cloud/platform providers (AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc.) and security vendors (CrowdStrike, Splunk, Recorded Future). - **Mission Focus**: Deep expertise in national security and civilian missions, with global presence (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East). - **Award-Winning Culture**: Consecutive Washington Post Top Workplaces recognition reinforces employer brand. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber capabilities for U.S. government clients. - Investing in innovation through “Agile Labs” and research. - Expanding hiring in key technical areas (Data Scientist, Splunk Architect, Cyber Incident Handler, AI SME). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and “elite teams” working on high-impact national security projects. - **Work Policy**: Some roles are listed as “Remote – Regular Remote” (e.g., certain positions on Lever job board), but many roles likely require clearance and on-site work. - **Benefits**: Competitive health plans, education and certification reimbursement, paid parental leave, PTO, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonuses up to $2,500. - **Recognition**: Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, 2026; Glassdoor rating 3.9/5 (287 reviews) with work-life balance 4.1/5. - **Professional Development**: Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-building activities, ongoing training. ## Sources 1. [Agile Defense About Page](https://agiledefense.com/about/) 2. [Agile Defense LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agiledefense) 3. [Agile Defense Careers Page](https://agiledefense.com/careers/) 4. 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