Title: Software Quality Assurance AnalystLocation: Remote; United States (or hybrid if near a local office)Experience: IntermediateJob Function EngineeringEmployment Type: Full TimeIndustry: Computer Network & SecurityAbout the positionThe Software Quality Assurance Analyst role will work closely with the business and the engineering team to deliver new features and improved functionality to our customers. You will assist with requirements gathering, acceptance criteria, test cases, test execution, test automation, and overall process improvements to increase testing efficiency and product quality.The position is based in the United States and can be performed remotely when necessary. Applicants must hold US citizenship or US permanent resident status.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the business and the engineering team on requirements gathering for product testing.Participates in requirements reviews; Analyzes system and business requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and accurate.Create, execute, and automate test plans and test cases to ensure that acceptance criteria have been met.Advise and implement test strategies to focus testing efforts.Ad-hoc testing to ensure that core functionality and integrity of the system remains intact.Testing environment set up to ensure testing efforts match customer configurations.Regression and Automation test maintenance.Learn new skills and look for new technologies to improve testing.Follow testing process and look for improvements in all areas.Assist technical writer to ensure documentation is accurate and updated as needed.Be positive and professional in all work activities.Skills and QualificationsThis is an entry/intermediate position, the right person for this role would have related work experience, training, or education in software product testing, analysis, and requirements gathering.BS/MS degree in a Technology related field a plus.Fundamental proficiency with industry-standard operating systems and business application suitesHigh-level conceptual knowledge of digital certificates and their usage a plusUnderstanding of core networking fundamentalsWillingness to learn new technologies and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience with test automation a plusExperience with AzureDevOps (TFS) a plusWorking knowledge of relational database usage (i.e., SQL) is a plus.Familiarity with Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) or cryptography is a plus.Basic knowledge of Active DirectoryBasic knowledge of Active Directory Certificate ServicesCompensationSalary will be commensurate with experience.Culture, Career Opportunities and BenefitsWe build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas. A few initiatives that make our culture special include:Comprehensive benefit coverageDedicated employee focused ambassadors via Key Contributor & Culture CommitteeDIVERSE CommitmentGlobal Volunteer DayFlexible time offRegular Cross Functional meetingsRegular Leadership Development meetingsRegular All Hands meetings - followed by group gatheringsSecond Friday's (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month)The Keyfactor Alliance ProgramWeekly Feedback SnapshotOur Core ValuesOur core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:Trust is paramount.We deliver security software and so