Knowledge of capabilities and requirements analysis.

* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

Knowledge of systems testing and evaluation methods.

Knowledge of systems security testing and evaluation methods.

Knowledge of the systems engineering process.

Skill in conducting test events.

Skill in designing a data analysis structure (i.e., the types of data your test must generate and how to analyze those data).

Skill in determining an appropriate level of test rigor for a given system.

Skill in developing operations-based testing scenarios.

Skill in systems integration testing.

Skill in writing test plans.

Analyze the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing.

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.

Determine level of assurance of developed capabilities based on test results.

Develop software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.

Develop test plans to address specifications and requirements.

Make recommendations based on test results.

Perform developmental testing on systems under development.

Perform interoperability testing on systems exchanging electronic information with other systems.

Perform operational testing.

Test, evaluate, and verify hardware and/or software to determine compliance with defined specifications and requirements.

Record and manage test data.

Skill in evaluating test plans for applicability and completeness.

Determine scope, infrastructure, resources, and data sample size to ensure system requirements are adequately demonstrated.

Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.

Skill in secure test plan design (e. g. unit, integration, system, acceptance).

* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Validate specifications and requirements for testability.

Create or customize existing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for systems.

Develop possible solutions for technical risks and limitations of planned tests.

Report test and evaluation deficiencies and possible solutions to appropriate personnel.

Test components to ensure they work as intended in a variety of scenarios for all aspects of the application.

Conduct automated testing for acceptance testing, functional testing, integration testing, interoperability testing, load/stress testing, performance testing, regression testing, and unit testing.

Develop and maintain a tool framework for automated test and evaluation.

Evaluate reliability, availability, and maintainability data.

Assess the system’s effectiveness and suitability for meeting user need and based on test and evaluation results.

Ability to analyze test data.

Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data.

Ability to translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions.

Knowledge of Test & Evaluation processes.

Skill in designing and documenting overall program Test & Evaluation strategies.

Skill in preparing Test & Evaluation reports.

* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.

Knowledge of security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and potential risk mitigation solutions.

Knowledge of Test & Evaluation frameworks.

Knowledge of best practices from industry and academia in test design activities for verification and validation of systems.

Knowledge of how software solutions integrate with cloud or other IT infrastructure.

Knowledge of testing, evaluation, validation, and verification (T&E V&V) tools and procedures to ensure systems are working as intended.

Skill in translating operation requirements for systems into testing requirements.

Knowledge of software environments (e.g., development, testing, integration, production, etc.) and appropriate T&E application in those environments.

Ability to construct, maintain, and conduct testing in various test environments.

Knowledge of organization’s evaluation and validation requirements.

Knowledge of the Security Assessment and Authorization process.

Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.

Knowledge of network hardware devices and functions.

Skill in writing code in a currently supported programming language (e.g., Java, C++).

Administer test bed(s), and test and evaluate applications, hardware infrastructure, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of platforms managed by service provider(s).

Build, assess, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models.

Utilize models and simulations to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.

Knowledge of interpreted and compiled computer languages.

Knowledge of organization’s risk tolerance and/or risk management approach.

Skill in performing root cause analysis.

Provide quality assurance of software products throughout their lifecycle.

Perform usability surveys on operators/users of the system.

Integrate digital engineering models and data into test designs.

Skill in conducting Test Readiness Reviews.

Skill in identifying Test & Evaluation infrastructure (people, ranges, tools, instrumentation) requirements.

Skill in managing test assets, test resources, and test personnel to ensure effective completion of test events.

Skill in providing Test & Evaluation resource estimate.

Knowledge of coding and scripting in languages that support software development and use.

Knowledge of current test standards and safety standards that are applicable to software development.

Knowledge of how to automate development, testing, security, and deployment of software to the DoD.

Knowledge of interactions and integration of DataOps, MLOps, and DevSecOps solution.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to software development, cybersecurity, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.

Skill in integrating software Test & Evaluation frameworks into test strategies for specific projects.

Ability to understand technology, management, and leadership issues related to organization processes and problem solving.

Ability to evaluate user training and documentation update processes.