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Ampersand Solutions Group

Cybersecurity consulting, threat intelligence, investigations

Junior Software Test Analyst

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Huntsville, AL, USA
In PersonSome travel is required.
QA & TestingSecurity Testing
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree is required.
  • Two to three years of task-related experience are required.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming and programming language concepts is required.
  • Familiarity with algorithm development is required.
  • Expertise with the Linux operating system is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required.
  • Honesty and superior ethics are required.
  • Interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, initiative, a positive attitude, and professionalism are required.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and assess high-priority findings from static and dynamic software scans.
  • Perform cyber software testing, security scans, and vulnerability scans of tactical radar software source files to identify runtime, logic, and other software errors and vulnerabilities.
  • Review, provide feedback on, and facilitate delivery of a Joint Federated Assurance Center-produced security posture report detailing software scan results and recommended software changes to the customer.
  • Coordinate with Joint Federated Assurance Center personnel to distinguish true findings from false-positive findings.
  • Provide expertise and support in radar algorithm development, object-oriented programming concepts, peer code review, debugging, code maintenance, large-code applications, and object-oriented design, analysis, requirements, and coding.
  • Work independently and in multidisciplinary team environments.
  • Travel as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in a related technical field is preferred.
  • Expertise with static and dynamic software code scanning and analysis concepts is preferred.
  • Three to five years of task-related experience is preferred.
  • Experience with AN/TPY-2, SBX, or LRDR missile defense radar systems is preferred.
  • Practical knowledge of C, C++, Ada, Perl, HTML, and/or Python is preferred.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret clearance is preferred.

About the company

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Ampersand Solutions Group

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Ampersand Solutions Group provides cybersecurity and defense services to corporate and government clients. Its offerings include offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, counter-intelligence, Risk Management Framework compliance, and development of proprietary tools. A key activity is cyber attack investigations that trace threat origins, tactics, and intent and deliver concrete mitigation steps. The company also wins government contracts, such as Software Mission Assurance for the US Army CCDC AvMC S3I, supporting research, development, and sustainment of aviation and missile defense systems. Revenue comes from service-based contracts for cybersecurity consulting, investigations, and mission-support work. The goal is to help organizations detect, understand, and reduce cyber threats while strengthening defense systems through focused consulting, investigations, and engineering support.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 Best Places to Work gold suggests strong retention for a 10-24 employee firm.
  • SHIELD, SeaPort-NxG, GSA MAS, and EWAAC broaden federal buying access through 2035.
  • Defense-grade cybersecurity demand rose, and Ampersand touts 50-plus active defense programs.

What critics are saying

  • 2023 breach settlement exposed employee data and ended in a $275,000 class action.
  • Ampersand relies on contract vehicles; failure to win task orders crushes revenue quickly.
  • Large primes on SHIELD, SeaPort-NxG, and EWAAC can outcompete on staffing and pricing.

What makes Ampersand Solutions Group unique

  • Huntsville headquarters near Redstone Arsenal anchors cleared defense work and mission proximity.
  • 2026 SHIELD award places Ampersand inside MDA's $151 billion acquisition pipeline.
  • Cybersecurity, threat systems, and software mission assurance span classified networks and EW support.

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