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Location: Bethesda, MD (NIH Campus); On-site 2 days/Hybrid

Level: Mid to Senior

Type: Full-Time Employee 

Clearance: Ability to obtain NIH Public Trust clearance required

Veloz IT Solutions is seeking a Test Automation / DevSecOps Engineer to support a Federal Government program focused on SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Platform, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, secure development practices, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and scalable solutions.

The Test Automation / DevSecOps Engineer will work closely with the Architect, Developers, and Data SME to integrate testing, security, and automation throughout the software development lifecycle, aligning with Federal cybersecurity requirements  

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for SharePoint Online, Power Platform applications, and integrated systems      
• Develop and execute functional, regression,      integration, and user acceptance test (UAT) support scripts 
• Implement automated validation for: 
  • Power Apps and Power Automate workflows 
  • SharePoint site functionality and configurations 
  • Data integrity and reporting outputs (Power BI/Qlik-aligned solutions) 
• Support defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution validation 

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Git-based platforms 
• Integrate automated testing into build and      release pipelines 
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and      deployment automation where applicable 
• Support version control, branching strategies, and release management processes 

• Implement and support secure code practices     aligned with: 
  • NIST SP 800-53 
  • NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF) 
  • FISMA Moderate requirements 
• Perform and support static and dynamic code analysis
• (SAST/DAST) using tools such as SonarQube 
• Assist with security vulnerability identification, remediation, and reporting 
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility testing requirements in coordination with development teams 

• Automate operational and administrative      processes using: 
  • PowerShell 
  • Azure Automation 
  • Power Platform       tools 
• Support integration testing across: 
  • SharePoint Online       
  • Power Platform 
  • Azure services 
  • External enterprise systems 

• Implement monitoring and logging strategies to support system performance and reliability 
• Analyze test results and pipeline performance to identify areas for improvement 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives      to enhance: 
  • Code quality 
  • Deployment efficiency 
  • System security posture 

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in test      automation, DevOps, or DevSecOps roles 
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments,      including SharePoint Online and Power Platform 
• Hands-on experience with: 
  • CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar) 
  • Automated testing frameworks 
  • SAST/DAST tools (e.g., SonarQube) 
• Experience working in Federal or      regulated environments 
• Knowledge of: 
  • FISMA Moderate requirements 
  • NIST SP 800-53 and secure development practices 
• Experience with scripting and automation      (e.g., PowerShell) 

• Experience supporting Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) testing and deployment 
• Familiarity with AI-enabled platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder) 
• Experience with SharePoint migration and      modernization projects 
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility testing      and compliance 
• Experience with data validation and reporting tools      (Power BI, Qlik Sense) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,      Information Systems, or related field 
• Relevant certifications such as: 
  • Microsoft Azure / DevOps certifications 
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or similar 
  • Security+ or equivalent
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience engaging directly with government or enterprise clients
• Proven background in Agile methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework experience preferred
• Ability to obtain NIH Public Trust clearance upon hire