Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - QA Engineer

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  

• Bachelor’s 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
• Must be able to obtain/maintain secret level clearance or above
• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray, Zephyr, etc.)
  
  

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 

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. With your expertise, we’ll 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, you’ll 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 we’re 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 you’ll 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, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll 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: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•    Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•    Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.