Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Test Analyst role focuses on software testing within the financial services sector, specifically related to Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM). The position requires a strong understanding of IAM principles and hands-on experience with API testing tools. The role is based in Sheffield, UK, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office each week. The position is classified as inside IR35, with a daily rate ranging from £320 to £390.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct software testing, particularly in PAM and IAM environments.
- Utilize PAM solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or Microsoft PAM.
- Implement and verify IAM principles, focusing on privileged account security and least privilege access.
- Perform API testing using tools like Postman and SoapUI.
- Manage testing processes with tools such as JIRA.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in software testing, especially in PAM or IAM.
- Familiarity with PAM solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or Microsoft PAM.
- Strong understanding of IAM principles and privileged account security.
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
- Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments is desirable.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with Cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications (ISTQB, CISSP, CISM, or CyberArk Defender) are advantageous.
- Understanding of security compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS) is beneficial.
Salary (Rate): £390 daily
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
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Test Analyst
Industry: Financial services
Sheffield, UK (3 days from office weekly)
Rate: 320-390 GBP/Day (Inside IR35)
No visa sponsorship available
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(eg, Postman, SoapUI).
- Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaborationskills.
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(eg, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS).