Test Administrator Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for test administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for account management services and ensures security standards, guidelines and procedures are adhered to in the testing environment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Very Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and associated packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Internet packages
• Support the initial stand up, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of CDM DEFEND A virtual test lab environment and Deployable CDM Toolkit
• Execute patches and configuration changes to ensure configuration baseline against CDM solution production environment
• Develop and maintain test environment and deployable CDM Toolkit assets, CIs, and network topologies
• Provide support to an independent organization conducting Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing of the infrastructure and develop Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to address critical findings
• Perform test and evaluation of infrastructure components
• Influence and/or educate non-testing personnel regarding testing policies, practices and procedures
• Support Request for Service (RFS) Test for SDR, SRR, and PRR SELC phase gates

Please consider me for the test administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive on-call support for assigned operating system(s) and software products in event of production malfunctions and maintain expert level familiarity with all Citrix components and their best practices and security controls.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Meeting coordination, minute taking, monthly reporting and general administrative duties
• Maintain and expedite design submission schedules
• Knowledge of industry best practices of students with disabilities, best practice of accessibility standards
• Or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Skype and other software programs and applications
• MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification
• Proficiency working in Banner Student Module and/or creating SQL query reports
• An active role / understanding of data security (FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR) polices and guidelines

I am excited to be applying for the position of test administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for server support related to other software Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber channel switches and other components.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Assist Test Lab Manager in disseminating proper Network Maintenance Alerts (NMA) for all test events
• Wherever possible, assist Test Lab Manager in maintaining continuous Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) throughout all phase of Developmental and Operation test & evaluation
• Deconflict scheduled testing and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
• Assist Test Lab Manager in maintaining test environment
• Well-developed understanding of network administration including building networks from the ground up (Layer 1-4 OSI Model experience), subnetting, segmentation, TFTP, SSH, Putty and other terminal access tools and methods
• Well-developed understanding of Virtualization technologies, VMware vCenter, Oracle Virtual Box, Microsoft Hyper-V, OVirt
• Understanding of Developmental, Operational, and Security Test and Evaluation procedures
• Understanding of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ideally the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) as it relates to Developmental, Operational, and Security Test and Evaluation

In response to your job posting for test administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for supervision in the production module area on one or more shifts in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of Developmental, Operational, Security, Agile, and Regression Testing and Evaluation procedures
• Python scripting experience preferred or Perl, Bash
• Technical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel (including charts), Power Point and Word
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical measurement and test equipment (M&TE)
• Able to identify several different types of test equipment and be able to determine their equivalencies
• Knowledge of common purchasing policies and practices
• Comfortable lifting and moving test equipment

I am excited to be applying for the position of test administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input in the creation of standards, procedures, and guidelines established to ensure system security, stability, and reliability.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Current certification for proctoring tests for computer-based national testing agencies
• Familiarity with university policies, procedures and experience working with departmental faculty/staff
• Proficiency working in Banner Student Module and/or creating query reports
• Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System is preferred, specifically Taleo
• Lead & drive tools implementation, support projects and provide necessary trainings to both internal and external clients
• Makes solid technical decisions and complete tasks & assignments under limited supervision
• Ensure documentation of software issues and improvement requests and collaborate with different testing teams and vendors to understand the test requirements, new features and problem solve
• Collaborate on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks and multiple systems/programs on projects with Project Managers of moderate complexity