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IAM Test Analyst - Hybrid/Preston, Lancashire - Outside IR35

Test Analyst (with specialism in Identity & Access Management)
Contract Type: Full-time, Contract
Duration: Initial 6 months

Overview:
We are seeking up to two experienced Test Analysts to support a critical programme running until the end of 2025. One of these roles will specifically focus on Identity and Access Management (IdAM) testing.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme, working alongside project managers, technical leads, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful testing of complex solutions.

General Responsibilities:

Develop detailed test scripts aligned with business and technical specifications

Maintain traceability between test cases and source requirements to ensure auditability and complete test coverage

Execute hands-on testing activities across System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Use Jira (or similar tool) to log test progress, raise and manage defects, and report daily status to the Test Lead

Work closely with business users during UAT to validate scenarios and document test evidence

Contribute to key testing documentation, including execution summaries and the final Test Closure Report

Provide structured support to Project Managers and Test Leads throughout the testing lifecycle

In addition to the above responsibilities, the IdAM Test Analyst must have proven experience testing Identity and Access Management (IdAM) systems. This includes the ability to validate:

User Authentication: Login/logout flows, password policies, MFA, and account lockout

User Authorisation: Correct access levels and permissions based on defined roles

Privileged Access Management (PAM): Enforcing access controls and preventing unauthorised access

Role Management: Creating, editing, and deleting user roles and their associated permissions

Policy Enforcement: Testing correct application of access policies under varied conditions

Experience with IdAM tools is highly desirable, including (but not limited to):

Microsoft Entra

CyberArk

SailPoint

IAM Test Analyst - Hybrid/Preston, Lancashire - Outside IR35

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.