Cyber Test Engineer (Cyber259)

Company: Research Innovations
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title : Senior Security Researcher Location : St. Petersburg, FL Clearance Requirement : Top Secret/SCI Employment type : Full Time Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and technical excellence. We are looking for a committed Software Test Engineer to join our Cyber Security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get sit done. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI US security clearance. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Testing software in a cooperative group environment, using modern techniques and processes (e.g., version control, branching, merging, issue tracking, etc.) Verifying that software deliverables meet requirements for functionality and performance Creating comprehensive and clear test plans, test cases, test reports, and issue tickets Performing formal, customer-witnessed acceptance tests Developing and executing front-end/UI and back-end tests, both manual and especially automated, for Windows, Linux, and other platforms Communicating daily with program leadership and development teams Mentoring junior-level test personnel on test set-up and execution Occasional, short-term travel assignments may be requested. Having fun in a small company and being RIIdiculously Awesome! WHAT YOU HAVE DONE Minimum of five (5) years of relevant software testing experience with systems integration and testing and test planning, development and execution A quick learner, adaptable to new technologies, and self-directed Competency in interpreting and refining functional software requirements Proficiency with both Windows and Linux systems, including experience modifying system configuration settings and some familiarity with server management tools/commands Proficiency in scripting with languages such as Python, Bash, MS-DOS, PowerShell, etc. Experience leading customer-witnessed, CNO program acceptance testing Experience using version control systems, such as Git, and bug tracking tools, such as Mantis, Jira, Gitlab, etc Experience working with TCP/IP networking and performing network packet capture analysis with tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, etc. Experience setting-up virtual environments, with tools such as VMWare/ESXi, Docker, VirtualBox, QEMU, etc. EVEN BETTER Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline preferred. Be passionate about mission-focused work. Experience testing applications written in languages such as C, C++, C#, or Python. Experience testing mobile applications built for Android and iOS Familiarity with automated testing approaches and technologies Familiarity with the Atlassian suite of tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Stash Familiarity with test management software such as TestLink, Squash, or TestFLO Experience contributing content to end-user documentation and training materials Experience configuring or maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with tools such as Jenkins or Gitlab Experience with provisioning or infrastructure related tools such as Packer, Vagrant, Ansible, etc. Experience mentoring junior-level test engineers At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly. We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII. It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have a community manager and regular community events. It’s also why, during the current pandemic, most of us aren’t actually in our lovely office. We’re all working fully remote where possible, with safety controls for those who do have to be on site. RII is committed to not overwhelming our healthcare system, preventing infection for those most at risk, reducing the impact on our communities, and keeping our employees working. Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. LI-AC1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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