3 results for Qa Analyst in Des Moines, IA

Quality Assurance Analyst 2

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Analyst II to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the functionality, accuracy, and reliability of applications and data systems across both user interfaces and backend processes. Your expertise in quality assurance testing, particularly within the insurance and annuities domain, will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of performance and compliance. Responsibilities:• Conduct comprehensive manual and automated testing, including functional and regression testing, to ensure system reliability.• Validate data accuracy and consistency across policy administration systems, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.• Utilize tools like Postman and SQL queries to test APIs and analyze data flows between systems.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless integration and data display.• Develop and maintain test cases, strategies, and plans using industry-standard tools like qTest.• Monitor production applications, investigate reported issues, and provide detailed analysis to facilitate resolution.• Ensure timely documentation of test results, bugs, and project reports while adhering to high-quality standards.• Lead quality assurance efforts on projects of low to medium complexity, delivering clear and actionable insights.• Create estimations, daily status reports, and project closure documents to support effective communication and planning.• Identify potential risks within testing processes and propose strategies to mitigate their impact on project timelines.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Quality Assurance Analyst 2

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the quality and accuracy of agent-facing applications and policy submission workflows. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in quality assurance processes, a strong understanding of annuity systems, and expertise in testing tools and methodologies. Responsibilities:• Perform thorough testing of agent-facing applications to ensure policy submission workflows are accurate and efficient.• Validate policy inputs and system behaviors using tools like AN4, Affirm, and FireLight.• Support document scanning processes, including indexing pages, locating documents in Ignite, and ensuring proper routing.• Conduct testing for both physical scanner operations and digital drag-and-drop scanning workflows.• Maintain regression test suites for assigned applications and ensure test cases align with business requirements.• Utilize Jira for tracking and managing test cases and defects.• Collaborate with team members to improve QA processes and implement new testing techniques.• Apply mathematical skills and attention to detail to analyze and synthesize complex information.• Ensure customer service excellence by providing clear communication and addressing inquiries effectively.• Drive improvements in testing tools and methodologies while adhering to the software development life cycle.
2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Ames, IA
remote
Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support security operations across a highly regulated, enterprise-scale environment. In this role, you will monitor and analyze security events, support incident response activities, and assist with maintaining compliance with internal security policies and external industry standards.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, security leadership, and third‑party auditors to ensure the organization maintains strong security posture and follows best practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a dynamic operational environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.Assist with configuration and tuning of SIEM and EDR tools.Participate in an on‑call rotation for after-hours security support.Conduct internal phishing simulations and analyze reported phishing incidents.Support threat modeling efforts by assessing business impact and analyzing vulnerabilities.Assist with internal and external audit activities as required.Participate in the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, using established processes to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.Stay current on Cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations.Perform Identity & Access Management functions, including approval of RBAC and temporary access escalations.Create and maintain internal security awareness training, including content related to incident response, phishing, and role‑based training requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Security Operations or SOC experience— OR 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, or similar role.Understanding of core security controls (malware protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, encryption, log management, etc.).Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to work in a hybrid schedule and travel occasionally within the region. Preferred Skills 2+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as: QRadar, Splunk, SumoLogic, Kibana, Security Onion, ArcSight, or similar.Experience working with EDR solutions.Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira).Experience analyzing Threat Intelligence, identifying IOCs, and writing detection rules.Knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls.Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.Experience with security automation platforms (e.g., XSOAR).Scripting or programming experience (Java, Python, C, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).Relevant certifications (CC, SSCP, A+, Network+, Security+, GISF, GSEC, or similar).
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z