IT Assurance Analyst or Jr.

Ent Credit Union exists to improve the financial quality of life of the people we serve. This mission drives us every day, but we are more than our mission. We're also individuals using our unique abilities to make our organization, and the communities we serve, better than they were yesterday. We're a not-for-profit that puts people above profits and actively invests in our community. Our rapidly growing team is expanding our reach to serve more people throughout Colorado. To spread our mission far and wide, we need people like you. If you're interested in a paycheck with a purpose, apply with us today. Our people make the difference, and we truly believe you are our greatest asset.

The IT Assurance Analyst is responsible for the conduction of end-to-end systems functional and non-functional testing of all new and modified systems prior to production launch. The IT Assurance analyst will work with resources in technology, business, and project management to ensure all testing is comprehensive in nature. Additionally, the IT Assurance analyst will assist in driving security assurance with the Information Technology Team.

Essential Functions

• Technical Quality Assurance: Assists in development and execution of test plans and reports issues for resolution. Assists in the development of innovative processes, communications, metrics, and accountabilities that result in process improvements. Assists in developing more predictive and intelligent testing approaches on automation and innovative testing products and solutions. Assists in the establishment of standards for development, review and execution of test plans and test cases that ensure the product quality. Assists in the creation and implementation of new quality assurance processes, guidelines, and tools Assist in initiatives for automation of test cases.
• Security Assurance: Assists in the test planning and execution of IT Security Controls Testing. Participates in the oversight of Vulnerability Management and Compliance programs within Information Technology. Creates metrics and reports that are meaningful, accurate and timely.
• General Quality Assurance: Help determine root cause on system outages and address any related testing gaps. Investigate and collaborate on the resolution of software defects/quality issues.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Assist in increasing team effectiveness by providing consulting expertise and technical mentoring across multiple verticals.
• Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Minimum Formal Qualifications for Jr. level:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management or similar. preferred
• 4+ years' relevant experience in an IT role to include:
  • 1+ years' in a Technical Software Testing/Quality Assurance role (Preferred)
  • 1+ years' experience with a credit union or financial institution (Preferred)

Minimum Formal Qualifications for Regular level:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management or similar. preferred
• 6+ years' relevant experience in an IT role to include:
  • 1+ years' in a Technical Software Testing/Quality Assurance role
  • 1+ years' experience with a credit union or financial institution (Preferred)

Each year of relevant work experience may be exchanged for a year in a relevant degree program or vice versa. For example, a requirement of a bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of account experience could be substituted for a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant accounting work experience or a master's degree in accounting and 0 years of work experience.

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices and protocols.
• Understanding of diverse security practices along with IT risk management concepts and applies them effectively when developing security solutions.
• Experience working with or within ITIL, DevOps, SRE, and Agile methodologies.
• IT systems/data security controls to include but not limited to firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM and other security device platforms.
• Regulations and best practices for technical deployments specific to the financial industry, disaster recovery/business resumption technique, secure coding and application design, packet analysis and forensic tools.
• Analytical skills, with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with data quality or non-compliance.
• Ability to provide superb customer service.
• Familiarity with Systems Lifecycle Development (SDLC) best practices.
• Communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Ability to interface with all levels (executive to entry level).
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Ability to contribute at all levels of testing including unit, functional, automation, performance, and scalability testing.
• Data drive mindset leveraging metrics to make data-based decisions.
• Project management skills and attention to detail.
• Root-cause problem solving mindset.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple vendors.
• Exposure to Automation Tools (Selenium, Katalon Studio, UFT and Tricentis Tosca), Scripting Languages and Test Management Tools (JIRA, Rally and ALM).
• Process-oriented mindset and high degree of familiarity with modern test technologies and tools.

Certifications Required:

• None

Environmental, Physical and Psychological Requirements

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Rarely (40 Lbs)
• Carrying - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
• Noises louder than normal speaking volume - Occasionally
• Temperature Changes - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

The pay range for IT Assurance Analyst Jr.  is: $70,824 to $92,955 per Year (I14)

The pay range for IT Assurance Analyst is: $82,909 to $108,806 per Year (I15)

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, and internal pay equity.

This position is eligible for our corporate bonus program based on company performance.

We anticipate this position to close on 4/26/2024. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits Summary Sheet - 2024

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)