Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The PAM Test Analyst role based in Sheffield focuses on software testing within Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM). The position requires a blend of technical skills in PAM solutions and API testing, alongside strong problem-solving and communication abilities. The role operates in a hybrid working model, necessitating three days in the office. Candidates should have a solid understanding of IAM principles and relevant testing tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct software testing within PAM and IAM frameworks.
- Utilize PAM solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or Microsoft PAM.
- Perform API testing using tools like Postman and SoapUI.
- Manage testing processes with tools such as JIRA.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to security compliance standards.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in software testing, particularly in PAM or IAM.
- Familiarity with PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, Microsoft PAM).
- Strong understanding of IAM principles and privileged account security.
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI).
- Proficiency in test management tools (JIRA).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience in Agile environments and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Certifications such as ISTQB, CISSP, CISM, or CyberArk Defender are advantageous.
- Knowledge of security compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: PAM Test Analyst
Location: Sheffield, Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4NB, Hybrid (60% office / 40% home – 3 days in the office mandatory)
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in software testing, preferably within Privileged Access Management (PAM) or Identity & Access Management (IAM).
- Experience with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea (Thycotic), or Microsoft PAM.
- Strong understanding of IAM principles, privileged account security, and least privilege access.
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
- Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
- Experience working within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with Cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Certifications such as ISTQB, CISSP, CISM, or CyberArk Defender are a plus.
- Knowledge of security compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS).