Senior IAM QA Engineer
Core
Designing and executing end-to-end identity lifecycle tests, validating authentication mechanisms, access policies, and integrations for IAM/IGA platforms.
Role type
Senior IC IAM QA Engineer
Builds
Production identity and access management controls and test automation
Domain
Cybersecurity + Identity & Access Management
Required skills
IAM, IGA, Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Testing, Conditional Access, RBAC, SSO, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, SCIM, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Python, REST API Testing, Postman, Karate, SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel, Zero Trust, Least Privilege, SoD
Preferred skills
Identity digital transformation, corporate identity governance programs, Microsoft Identity/Azure Security/Cybersecurity certifications, advanced security test automation, compliance audits
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Python, Postman, Karate, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, SCIM, Microsoft Intune, SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel
Responsibilities
Analyze IAM/IGA architectures to identify components, integrations, trust boundaries, and critical security controls; Design risk-based testing strategies for identity platforms; Execute end-to-end tests for identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver); Validate authentication mechanisms including MFA, Passwordless, and Conditional Access policies; Test SSO and federation protocols; Validate RBAC models ensuring least privilege; Test provisioning and deprovisioning processes; Verify integrations between corporate directories, IAM/IGA platforms, and enterprise applications; Analyze tokens, claims, scopes, roles, and permissions; Perform API testing using Microsoft Graph; Analyze logs and traceability in monitoring platforms; Design negative tests and access restriction scenarios; Automate repetitive IAM testing processes; Manage evidence and traceability of controls, risks, and test results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC