Government and Public Sector Cybersecurity QA Engineer - Senior Consultant

 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS) of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government shape the future with confidence.

The opportunity  

Our cybersecurity professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team works together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients.  

The QA Engineer will be a dedicated member of the client software development team. This role supports an Agile/Scrum delivery model and is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of mission-critical financial applications through a combination of manual testing and automated testing.

The QA Engineer will execute test cases and automation scripts during each sprint, perform end-to-end regression testing in lower environments, and conduct post-production release validation to ensure system stability and compliance with client standards.

Your key responsibilities 

 

        Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

        Analyze user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements to guide the creation of effective test scripts/cases

        Execute manual and automated test cases/scripts during each sprint

        Validate new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and integrations

        Develop, maintain, and execute:
o Manual test cases
o Automated test scripts
o Regression test suites

        Perform end-to-end system testing across integrated FEMA and DHS identity services components

        Validate data integrity, business rules, workflows, and user access controls
Automation Testing

        Design and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts for web-based applications

         Identify manual test case candidates for automation and continuously expand regression automation coverage

        Familiarity with programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.) 

        Execute automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines (where applicable)

        Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automation scripts to ensure reliability

        Perform full regression testing in lower environments prior to releases

        Conduct post-production release testing (end-to-end / smoke / sanity validation) to ensure successful deployments

        Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by validating fixes and assisting with defect resolution
Defect Management & Reporting

        Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps, expected vs. actual results, and supporting evidence

        Collaborate closely with developers, technical leads, system owners, and Scrum Masters to provide effective test coverage and resolve defects efficiently

        Re-test and validate fixes to ensure defects are properly resolved
Compliance & Documentation - Ensure testing aligns with DHS security, compliance, and quality standards; Maintain QA documentation including test plans, test cases, regression suites, and test execution evidence

        Support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements as needed

 

To qualify for the role you must have  

        Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field

        3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer in an Agile/Scrum environment

        Hands-on experience with both manual testing and automated testing

        Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC

        Experience executing sprint-based testing and regression testing

        Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray, Zephyr, etc.)

        Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain secret level clearance

        Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 30% or more.

Ideally, you'll also have  

        Prior consulting experience

        Experience supporting federal government systems, DHS, FEMA, or other large-scale enterprise applications

        Experience testing identity services, access management, or security-sensitive systems

        Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration

        Knowledge of API testing and database validation

        Familiarity with cloud-based or hybrid environments

What we look for 

Were interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. With your expertise, well turn to you to speak up with innovative ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us but also to the industry. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

 

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

 

    Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
    Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
    Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

 

What we offer you
At EY, well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $104,800 to $192,200.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125,800 to $218,500.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  

 

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