About the Job
 
Overview
 
As a Infrastructure Test Engineer at IBR, you will work with the systems engineering and architecture teams to develop functional tests for all infrastructure capabilities in the enterprise solution. You will define, plan, organize, perform, and ensuring timely execution of functional verification for all infrastructure systems and interact with the infrastructure architecture and DevOps teams to develop post-implementation validation. Where possible, an automation-first policy should be considered for all functional validation activity.
 
The candidate is required to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

The candidate is required to be onsite at the project facility in Greenbelt, MD during normal business hours.
 
Responsibilities

1. Contributes to the formulation and maintenance of an enterprise-wide functional validation approach to address infrastructure capability as described in the design and implementation plans
2. Provides support to the Cloud, Datacenter, Backup, Storage, BCDR, Database, and DevOps engineering and implementation teams
3. Provides input on the development of design, implementation, user guides, and training materials
4. Performs training for engineering and operations staff as required
5. Develops functional validation workbooks for performing site-to-site failover, workload redistribution, recovery, and fail-back
6. Develops a product-by-product validation workbook to ensure functional readiness of a system that will be used by the Office of Information Security to recommend Authority to Operate
7. Develop test cases and scenarios for all infrastructure solutions with regard to implementation, operation, and maintenance
8. Maintains knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies, equipment and systems. Keeps current on laws, mandates, issues, practices and procedures
9. Reviews and provides input to policies and standard operating procedures
10. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
 

1. 10 full-time years of experience; Prior consulting, Professional Services and/or Enterprise Experience preferred
2. Bachelor’s degree
3. Must have advanced level knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of the field of specialization.
4. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 or higher certification required or obtained within one (1) year of accepting position
5. Industry certifications in enterprise practices recommended
6. Proficient in Datacenter and Cloud technologies
7. Proficient in working with infrastructure-as-code developers
8. Experience in a scripting language and/or RESTful development
9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, elected officials, executive leadership, senior management, users, vendors and subcontractor personnel
10. Ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations and incorporate customer service into all aspects of work
11. Proven judgment and problem solving skills
12. Solid time management skills while consistently providing outstanding customer service
13. Detail-oriented, proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
14. The candidate is required to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

 
About IBR

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is an emerging small business focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is tailored to career seeking candidates who embrace continuous learning and desire to grow as a professional in the software/systems engineering industry. We strive to enhance our team members’ ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first class benefits package that includes:

1. Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. 3 weeks of paid time off
3. 10 paid federal holidays
4. 401k matching
5. life insurance at no cost to our employees
6. short term disability insurance at no cost to our employees
7. long term disability insurance at no cost to our employees
8. health care flex spending accounts
9. dependent care flex spending accounts
10. training opportunities
11. education assistance opportunities

Learn more at http://www.teamibr.com
 
IBR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to offer employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/transgender status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.