Business Analyst (IT Security Projects)

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Analyst for various security projects. The role involves managing requirements, collaborating with teams, and executing testing processes. Candidates should possess relevant certifications like PMP or CBAP, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working within IT, specifically in security preferred.
• Proven testing skills and techniques.
• Experience writing and maintaining test strategies.

Responsibilities

• Elucidate requirements from internal users for system projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Developers.
• Write test approach, create test scenarios, and execute manual test scripts.

Skills

Understanding complex processes

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Testing skills

Education

PMP or CAPM

CBAP or other relevant certifications

Job description

BA required for various security projects, such as:

• Access Mgmt improvement (as-is and to-be mapping and roadmap development)
• Role Based Access Control
• Data Mgmt/Protection
• Vulnerability Mgmt
• Privileged Account Mgmt

Education/Desired Education/Certifications:

PMP or CAPM, CBAP or other relevant certifications

Experience working within IT and specifically security is preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Elucidate requirements from client internal users and develop detailed requirements for system acquisition, development, or enhancement projects/work orders.
• Collaborate closely with the Business, Project Managers, Solution Architects, Developers, and other IT&S resources, including third-party representatives, to develop the deliverables listed below.
• Write and maintain test approach (strategy/plan for functional, integration, and user acceptance testing).
• Create complete set of test scenarios and prioritize them.
• Create, identify, review, and execute manual test scripts.
• Lead test data requirements gathering and test data creation.
• Lead test team and defect meetings, ensuring problems are tracked and addressed.
• Produce status reports and final test phase reports.

Deliverables/Quality of Service:

• Requirements (High Level and Detailed)
• Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Benefits Review Plan
• Operations, Maintenance, and Service Level Requirements
• Test Summary Report

Additional skills include:

• Understanding complex processes and business rules
• Translating technical processes into business language
• General understanding of application programming, database, and system design
• Proven testing skills and techniques
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SDLC best practices
• Ability to work under deadlines on multiple initiatives
• Experience writing and maintaining test strategies and plans
• Prioritizing test scenarios for coverage
• Creating and executing manual test scripts
• Logging defects and enhancements

Note: Client’s normal business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays observed by the client unless otherwise stated.