Job Title: QA & Security Testing Lead

Location: US, Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 4-5 months with the possibility of extension

Pay: $53/hr

About: VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is 'Great Place to Work® CertifiedTM' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink's work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented QA & Security Testing Lead to spearhead the quality assurance and security validation phases of a critical legacy system modernization project for the State of Florida's Executive Office of the Governor. This project entails migrating a legacy Microsoft Dynamics CRM to a modern, cloud-first Microsoft Power Platform environment. Because the system manages highly sensitive workflows—including auditing, state investigations, and whistle-blower intake—rigorous functional testing and strict security compliance are paramount.

The ideal candidate holds both ISTQB and Security+ certifications and possesses deep expertise in testing enterprise-grade Microsoft solutions while adhering to stringent government security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on ISTQB best practices to validate the new Power Platform configuration against all business and technical requirements.
• Security Assessment: Lead security testing initiatives, including vulnerability scanning, role-based access control (RBAC) validation, and data encryption verification to ensure the system meets the State of Florida's strict cybersecurity and cloud-first statutory requirements (Chapter 282.206, F.S.).
• Data Migration Validation: Ensure data integrity and security during the complex migration of legacy Dynamics CRM records into the new Dataverse/Power Platform environment.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, track, and triage software defects and security vulnerabilities. Work closely with the Lead Solution Architect and Power Platform Developers to ensure rapid resolution.
• UAT Support: Coordinate with the Business Analyst and EOG stakeholders (such as the Office of the Chief Inspector General) to facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring the system operates flawlessly for end-users prior to go-live.
• Compliance Documentation: Generate detailed QA and security test reports, providing the necessary documentation to certify system readiness and security compliance for government deployment.

Qualifications:

Certifications (Required): ISTQB Certification (Foundation Level minimum; Advanced Level Test Manager or Security Tester preferred), CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent/higher cybersecurity certification such as CISSP or CISM).

Experience: 5+ years of experience leading software quality assurance and security testing, preferably for enterprise-level IT implementations or software modernization projects.

Technical Expertise: Proven experience testing Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse). Familiarity with automated testing tools tailored for Microsoft environments.

Government Familiarity: Prior experience testing systems that handle sensitive government data, investigative workflows, compliance requirements is highly preferred.

Employment Practices: VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.