Principal T&E Integrator

About Agile Defense

We know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1760

Job Title: Principal T&E Integrator

Location: On-Site, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s):

• Desired: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)
• Desired: IASAE Level III architecture certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP)

Job Description

We are seeking an expert Principal T&E Integrator to serve as a senior technical integrator within our test team, responsible for harmonizing test and evaluation standards across five National Security programs. Leveraging extensive expertise in Test and Evaluation, this expert provides critical QA/QC, technical, and task management support to the Test Manager and Task Leads. The Principal T&E Integrator focuses on elevating the quality and consistency of test processes by mentoring teams on the development of milestone briefings, test plans, and evaluation reports. They will ensure high standards for data collection methodologies, analytical rigor, operational realism, and secure execution of all test activities. Ultimately, this role translates complex technical data, test anomalies, and system performance into high-impact, clear operational assessments, providing senior leaders with the trusted insights necessary for critical deployment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, drive, and perform rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on program-wide OT&E tasks and deliverables, directly supporting the Test Manager and Task Leads to ensure test plans and execution scenarios maintain high operational realism
• Ensure executive-level operational assessments that translate complex technical data, anomalies, and system performance into clear insights for senior stakeholders
• Mentor evaluation teams through complex data analysis, stress-testing data collection methodologies to ensure results are mathematically sound and operationally relevant
• Support the evaluation of secure voice and data pipelines under simulated threat conditions to validate operational survivability and compliance
• Oversee the integration of sensitive cryptographic systems, keyed assets, and secure communication networks throughout the testing lifecycle

Education and Background

• Leadership Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience, including at least 4 years at the field grade officer, senior warrant officer, senior NCO, or civilian equivalent (e.g., O4/CW3/E8/GS-13) level supporting the Department of War (DoW) T&E Experience: 5+ years of dedicated Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience
• Education: Master’s degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical field (or a bachelor’s degree with 6 additional years relevant experience)

Mandatory Clearance

Must possess and be able to maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Years of Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience
• 5+ years of dedicated Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 additional years relevant experience

Required Skills

• Domain Expertise & Leadership: Mastery of T&E methodologies, test design, and statistical data analysis
• Exceptional technical writing and briefing skills tailored for senior military and civilian stakeholders/leadership
• Prowled ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary test teams, engineering specialists, and security personnel in high-pressure environments
• Unwavering commitment to maintaining operational security, system integrity, and analytical excellence across all test programs

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of National Security Systems experience
• Communications Security (COMSEC) operational or testing experience
• Formal Government or DoD-approved COMSEC Custodian / COMSEC Management training
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)
• IASAE Level III architecture certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP)
• Demonstrated mastery of DAWIA T&E Level III standards (or equivalent GS-14/15 military/civilian T&E experience and training)

Working Conditions

• Location: Day-to-day operations will be conducted on-site within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility with the possibility of travel
• Operational Tempo: Fast-paced, mission-focused environment requiring adaptability and continuous vigilance during complex cyber testing events
• Environment: General office environment. Work is primarily sedentary but may require standing and walking up to 10% of the time. Standard office equipment is available
• Physical Demands: Medium strength demands, with a maximum lift of 50 lbs. and frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs
• Physical Requirements: May involve standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and use of hands/fingers. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required

Our Core Values

• Happy - Be Infectious
• Helpful - Be Supportive
• Honest - Be Trustworthy
• Humble - Be Grounded
• Hungry - Be Eager
• Hustle - Be Driven

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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