Systems Interoperability Tester, Senior

Company: CGI
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Interoperability Tester within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Systems Interoperability Tester ensures diverse systems can communicate and exchange data effectively by planning, designing, and executing tests, analyzing results, and creating technical documentation to verify compatibility, performance, and security standards. Key duties include developing test plans and methodologies, deploying test environments, analyzing data to identify compatibility issues, troubleshooting problems, and collaborating with hardware, software, and systems teams to achieve seamless integration across multi-domain operations. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable in the area. Your future duties and responsibilities: • Test Planning and Design: Develop comprehensive interoperability testing plans, test methodologies, and test cases to evaluate system compatibility and performance. • Test Environment Deployment: Set up and manage virtual and physical test environments, including necessary tools and infrastructure, for testing systems and applications. • Interoperability Testing: Conduct tests on systems that exchange electronic information and data, ensuring data consistency and proper functioning. • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze test results, track regression trends, identify root causes of failures, and generate detailed reports and risk assessments. • Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered with system equipment, configurations, or data exchange, ensuring compatibility and performance. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, system, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies and validation milestones. • Documentation: Create technical documentation, including integration strategies, test methodologies, and modernization plans, to support system integration. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 to 5 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of system architecture, data exchange protocols, and relevant industry standards. • Testing Methodologies: Proficiency in various testing types, including operational, integration, and regression testing, with an understanding of appropriate test rigor. • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. • Data Analysis: Skill in using data analytics to evaluate test outcomes and drive continuous improvement. • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to report findings and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. • Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with tools for architecture development (such as DoDAF/SysML) and test environment deployment. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $100,000.00 - $200000.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-LB1 ClearanceJobs CGIintelligencecareers MARSCareers Skills: Intelligence What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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