Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior (Security and Non-Functional Testing)

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior (Security and Non-Functional Testing)

Onsite Requirement: A couple of days onsite required and travel to different sites.

Job Summary: The QA Analyst, Senior will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, security, and compliance of modernized systems developed Applications Modernization Project. The QA Analyst will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing test plans that address non-functional testing areas such as load, stress, volume, security, penetration, and system performance to ensure compatibility, scalability, and compliance with client security and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to derive non-functional testing strategies.
• Develop and execute detailed performance test plans, security test scenarios, and load test cases using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers, system architects, and the cybersecurity team to identify performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Perform penetration testing in alignment with client's Third-Party Information Security Requirements.
• Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Create and maintain documentation on test execution, results, anomalies, and improvements.
• Work closely with the client QA lead and developers to incorporate testing into CI/CD pipelines and Agile workflows.
• Participate in the development of client-required security artifacts and reporting structures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA and software testing with a focus on non-functional and security testing.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Test Manager, Coded UI, or equivalent testing suites.
• Strong understanding of modern performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
• Experience testing .NET-based web applications and APIs integrated with modern SQL databases.
• Familiarity with legacy systems migration and large-scale public sector modernization projects.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience in government or education sector IT projects
• Familiarity with DB2 to SQL migration testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Understanding of client's technology environment, technical standards, and third-party security compliance frameworks is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $111,800 to $136,800 per year benchmarked in the Washington DC / Maryland area. The target salary is $124,000 for this role. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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