Quality Assurance Specialist at Zapata Technology in Sierra Vista, Arizona

Job Description:

Zapata Technology

Referral Eligible

Summary:

Zapata Technology is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (DevOps), for a remote position in Augusta, GA or Sierra Vista, AZ.

Check out the details below and our awesome benefits here.

Job functions:

• Automate security testing and monitoring using tools like Selenium and security-specific frameworks such as SAST and DAST tools, ensuring continuous security validation throughout the development process.
• Provide technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development and security tasks.
• Ensure that software products align with secure coding standards, compliance requirements, and design concepts.
• Review work products for correctness, adherence to security best practices, and progress according to schedules.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and/or Security Assurance Manager to resolve issues and ensure compliance with user and security requirements.
• Make recommendations for approval of secure system deployments as needed. Prepare milestone reports and presentations on security implementations to stakeholders, subordinates, and end-user representatives.
• Develop and execute security-focused test plans, test cases, and scripts to ensure the software meets security, quality, and functionality requirements.
• Identify, log, and track security vulnerabilities and bugs in bug-tracking systems like Jira, integrating security tools such as OWASP ZAP or SonarQube to address security risks.
• Collaborate with developers, security teams, and product teams to ensure secure development practices, identify risks, and prioritize security in the software delivery pipeline.
• Perform security testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and penetration testing, to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.
• Analyze security test results and provide detailed vulnerability reports with actionable solutions to project and security teams.
• Create and maintain security and testing documentation, including secure coding guidelines, security test plans, test scripts, and vulnerability reports.
• Ensure software meets security, regulatory, and quality standards, adhering to best practices such as OWASP, NIST, and other applicable security frameworks.
• Conduct root cause analysis on security vulnerabilities and implement secure remediation strategies to fix bugs and address potential exploits.
• Work closely with development and operations teams throughout all phases of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) to integrate security controls and ensure continuous monitoring.
• Participate in Agile and DevSecOps ceremonies, such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, with a focus on integrating security into every phase of development.
• Stay up to date with emerging DevSecOps tools, technologies, and methodologies, incorporating new security testing tools and techniques to enhance security and quality assurance.
• Assist in the secure deployment and validation of software releases, ensuring compliance with security policies, continuous monitoring, and validation before production releases.

Required:

• Must hold a CompTIA Security+ certification, demonstrating commitment to security and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills include:

• Experience with Agile methodologies

Education/Experience includes:

• 3+ years Quality Assurance Automation experience

Working Conditions:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full time position

Clearance:

This position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Zapata Technology, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to applicants who are veterans or who have disabilities and are unable to fully use our company application system. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Christina Hall, EEO Coordinator at ChristinaHall@ZapataTechnology.com

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Salary:

$75,000.00

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