About the job DevSecOps Automated Testing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Preferred on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Ghostwerks LLC is seeking a highly experienced DevSecOps Automated Testing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide comprehensive testing support across all phases of the system development lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring enterprise system reliability, compliance, and deployment success through automation, traceability, and performance validation. The ideal candidate will bring 610 years of experience in automated testing, DevSecOps integration, and enterprise ERP validation within secure government environments.
This position requires a motivated self-starter who can effectively learn new tools, processes, and technologies. At Ghostwerks, team members are valued, and their growth and professional development are important. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to change while advancing your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute all phases of testing in alignment with the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and enterprise quality assurance requirements.
- Provide direct support to the Government Chief Developmental Tester and serve as an active member of the Integrated Test Team (ITT).
- Participate in and support Test Integrated Product Teams (Test IPTs) to address specific testing challenges and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Utilize government-approved test tools to create and maintain automated and manual test artifacts, including test plans, scripts, traceability matrices, and test reports.
- Maintain complete and accurate test status documentation, including requirement coverage, release validation, and defect tracking using government-specified systems.
- Lead efforts to identify and automate suitable test cases, and maintain automation scripts to support regression, functional, and performance testing.
- Support deployment of capabilities to test environments, perform installation checkouts, and resolve defects in collaboration with development teams and service providers.
- Troubleshoot issues in the CI/CD pipeline and contribute to root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
- Manage user and role-based access to test environments; ensure accurate mapping of permissions to organizational and workload structures.
- Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure end-to-end quality and compliance.
- Monitor the operational performance of automated testing tools and services; escalate and coordinate resolution of technical issues as required.
- Prepare and maintain testing documentation aligned with compliance and audit standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support continuous test optimization and mission readiness.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret.
- 6-10 years of experience in DevSecOps testing roles supporting enterprise software implementations in government or defense environments.
- Demonstrated expertise with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and associated RICE-W components (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Workflows).
- Proficient in automated testing tools and scripting languages used in CI/CD environments; experience integrating automated testing into secure delivery pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies and experience working in Scrum-based teams.
- Familiarity with government testing standards, compliance protocols, and test data management practices.
- Skilled in test case design, defect tracking, regression testing, and test documentation development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. as needed to support on-site testing, coordination, and deployment readiness activities.
Additional Job Information
Competencies
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, project planning and presentation software
- Ability to quickly learn and process information
- Organization and time management skills
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Customer Location: On-Site at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
- Type of environment: Government Facility
- Noise level: Low Normal Office Environment
- Work schedule: Schedule is customer core business working hours.
- Amount of Travel: Less than10%
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Ghostwerks does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Ghostwerks is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact info@ghostwerksllc.com for assistance.
Why Join Ghostwerks LLC?
Ghostwerks is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in navigating the intricate landscape of the defense and civilian government space. Ghostwerks is committed to providing the highest quality support and services to our customers. We offer a wide range of services, including Solution Engineering, Mission Readiness, Technology Solutions, Engineering Support, and Government Contractor Support. Our services are designed to help organizations of all sizes achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
- Work with a growing SDVOSB company in the government contracting space.
- Engage in meaningful work supporting federal contracts and mission-critical operations.
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership in a dynamic environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package to include; insurance (health, dental, life, disability), and 401k with company match.
If you are a results-driven professional with experience in DevSecOps, Automated Testing, and working in a Secure Government Environment we encourage you to apply and contribute to Ghostwerks LLCs continued success.