Concept Plus, LLC · 1 month ago
QA Lead Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
5+ years expConcept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. They are seeking a QA Analyst Lead to support CI/CD DevSecOps delivery for Air Force IT systems, leading quality engineering across multiple teams to ensure testing, validation, and quality assurance are embedded throughout the DevSecOps pipeline.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Quality-First Culture: Champion quality and security as a shared responsibility across DevOps teams, embedding security controls and automated testing directly into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
Security: Integrate Automated Security Scanning—SAST (Static), DAST (Dynamic), and SCA (Software Composition Analysis)—into build workflows to identify vulnerabilities early
Ensure alignment with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), RMF (Risk Management Framework), and container security
Coordinate quality engineering activities across multiple Scrum teams and operational workstreams
Work with DevSecOps engineers to integrate automated IaC tests (Terraform, Ansible) to validate test environment provisioning
Define and implement test strategies, ensuring alignment with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Drive adoption of automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, system, regression)
Validate release readiness, enforce quality gates, and manage the promotion of tested functionality through environments (Dev/SIT/CAT/Prod)
Participate actively in SAFe/Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives) to identify testable requirements and clarify acceptance criteria
Ensure quality criteria and Definition of Done are clearly defined and consistently applied
Oversee test planning, execution, and defect management, ensuring timely identification and resolution of issues
Integrate testing and validation into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous feedback and reducing manual effort
Collaborate with development, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, and security teams to ensure end-to-end quality
Establish and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting, ensuring visibility into system health, defects, and risks
Support backlog refinement by ensuring requirements are testable and clearly defined
Identify gaps in test coverage, pipeline validation, and system performance, driving continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance
DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
5–7 years of experience leading QA or quality engineering efforts in an Agile DevSecOps environment
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
Experience supporting multiple teams or complex delivery environments
Proficiency with Jira and test management tools for tracking defects, test execution, and reporting
Experience with API, integration, and system testing methodologies
Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting DevSecOps / CI/CD environments
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery tools
Strong understanding of team-level execution and cross-team coordination
Preferred
Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies
Experience supporting DoD or Air Force systems
Familiarity with Cloud One environments and secure DevSecOps practices
Experience with Oracle-based systems and Java application stacks
Knowledge of performance and security testing tools and practices
Experience working across classified and unclassified (DISA/cloud) environments
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid life insurance
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
Performance bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Unlimited training
The opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment
Company
Concept Plus, LLC
Concept Plus is a technology services company offering deep technical expertise, an experienced team, and a dedication to maximizing business productivity.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Theron Johnson
Chief Technology Officer
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