Quality Assurance Administrator

Job DescriptionAs part of our Closed Area Infrastructure team, you will help engineer and implement the IT infrastructure and standards supporting our closed areas, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Administrator to focus on Closed Area Infrastructure quality assurance and support efforts, and add their skills to our team of diverse, driven and highly capable IT professionals.In this role, you will:• Review technical documentation to identify potential issues with internally developed processes• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases• Identify, record, and document process issues• Test automation developed in-house for bugs or usability issues• Collaborate with internal teams to identify requirements and test to those requirements• Maintain a test environment to be used by process developers prior to or during QA testing• Test software patches to ensure continued functionality in our closed areas• Evaluate business requirements for IT projects and work with subject matter experts and vendors to design solutions and generate appropriate quotes for procurement• Manage and contribute to the Closed Area Infrastructure body of documentation; develop and maintain thorough documentation for processes and procedures• Participate in and contribute to the implementation and deployment of IT projects and other efforts• Work closely with other team members and teams across a wide range of disciplines• Effectively and regularly communicate status and provide feedbackRequired Education, Experience, & Skills• 4-8+ years of experience• Experience in manual quality assurance practices• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases• Excellent documentation and communication skills• Experience in a variety of operating systems; Windows, Linux, Unix• Familiarity with networking concepts• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire• Active Secret clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain within 3 months of hirePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills• Bachelor's degree• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds and move into positions either standing or kneeling that require connecting computing equipment for use• Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service restoration efforts is requiredPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.