Senior Security Test Engineer

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Security Test Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts. The Senior Security Test Engineer serves as the principal authority for security test engineering across WDP Core Integration's full software development lifecycle, embedding automated security validation, compliance gating, and penetration testing activities directly into DevSecOps pipelines spanning NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS. This is a senior technical role responsible for translating DoW cybersecurity requirements and contract obligations into concrete, measurable tes...