Test Analyst III

Test Analyst III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Test Analyst III for a Remote opportunity.

Position Title: Test Analyst III

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 06/23/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 5+ Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $55/hr-$60/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document testing of security controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness
• Define control testing scope, objectives, and procedures based on organizational risk and regulatory requirements
• Conduct technical and procedural assessments across key control areas such as access management, data protection, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability management
• Identify and document control observations/gaps, root causes, and potential risks
• Collaborate with control owners to conduct walkthroughs, obtain evidence, and clarify control requirements
• Evaluate technical evidence (e.g., configuration files, architecture diagrams, etc.) to determine areas of noncompliance or opportunities for improvement
• Apply frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 to evaluate control performance
• Develop and maintain standardized testing templates, procedures, and reporting formats
• Prepare detailed test results and control effectiveness reports for risk, compliance, and audit stakeholders
• Support automation and continuous improvement of the control testing process
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and security control best practices
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prepare and support the delivery of regular reporting on control testing results, trends, and risk insights for leadership and key stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that drive maturity, efficiency, and scalability of the security controls testing program

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree with 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, trust & safety, integrity, and/or other risk management, compliance, audit or assurance experience in a technology company
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as; NIST, ISO-2700, PCI Compliance, and other industry standards
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, compliance certifications or related compliance engagements
• Communication experience, along with facilitation, analytical, leadership, delegation, and presentation skills.
• Experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering tangible results.
• Experience in consistently and effectively defending ideas and solutions.
• Experience in effectively analyzing risk, compliance, and maturity within the context of business, and technology problems.
• Problem solving and trouble-shooting experience.
• Experience collaborating with multiple technical and non-technical teams to deliver successful programs / projects.
• Foundation program management skills such as planning, organizing, pre-empting risks/blockers, communicating with stakeholders, to deliver successful programs / projects.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, trust & safety, integrity, and/or other risk management, compliance, audit or assurance experience in a technology company
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as; NIST, ISO-2700, PCI Compliance, and other industry standards
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, compliance certifications or related compliance engagements

Nice-to-have Skills

• Communication experience, along with facilitation, analytical, leadership, delegation, and presentation skills
• Experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering tangible results
• Experience in consistently and effectively defending ideas and solutions

Years of Experience:

• 5+ years of experience

Degrees/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree and/or certification preferred

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239446 when responding to this ad.

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