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Cybersecurity QA Engineer (Mid)

Apex Systems, Austin, TX, United States


We are seeking a skilled

QA Automation Engineer in the Austin, TX or Westlake, TX area

with strong hands-on experience in designing, executing, and automating test scenarios across API, UI, scheduled jobs, and database layers. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of Agile practices, test engineering, and cybersecurity technologies-particularly Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical teams

If you are interested in the following requirements please email your resume directly to [email protected]

Contract length: 6+ months

Locations: Austin TX or Westlake, TX - 4 days onsite/1 day remote

Rate: $40-$45/hr W2

Key Responsibilities
Design and execute

API, UI, scheduled job, and database

test cases with a focus on accuracy, coverage, and risk-based validation.
Develop and maintain

automated test scripts

for web-enabled applications, ensuring scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation solutions.
Collaborate within

Agile/Scrum

teams to support sprint activities including planning, refinement, demos, reviews, and retrospectives.
Use

JIRA

or similar case management tools to manage test cases, track execution, document defects, and maintain testing traceability.
Apply advanced QA methodologies to support the integrity, reliability, and performance of business-critical systems.
Test and support

Cyber Security platforms

including IAM and related technologies such as

Zscaler, SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), PingID, HYPR , and similar systems.
Partner with engineering, product, security, and business teams to communicate technical findings in a clear, accessible manner.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying testing gaps, refining processes, and supporting improvements across the SDLC.
Support CI/CD initiatives and ensure tests integrate effectively into automated build pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years

of hands-on QA engineering and software testing experience in API, UI, scheduled jobs, and database environments.
3-5+ years

of experience developing

test automation scripts , especially for web-based applications.
3-5+ years

of experience working in

Agile

environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.
2-4+ years

of experience using

JIRA

or equivalent test management/case management platforms.
Strong understanding of

SDLC , including business analysis, development, testing, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Experience supporting

Cyber Security tools , particularly within Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Familiarity with cybersecurity platforms such as:

Zscaler
SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ)
PingID
HYPR

or similar authentication/identity solutions

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including

Continuous Integration (CI) ,

Continuous Delivery (CD) , and automated

testing frameworks .
Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience designing or improving automation frameworks.
Exposure to performance, load, or security testing tools.
Familiarity with cloud security principles or Zero Trust architectures.
Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, etc.).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.