Senior SQA Engineer, IAM

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. Define and lead test strategy, test architecture, and test planning for ICAM products including SSO, Entra ID, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in defining and leading test strategies and architectures for ICAM products, with a strong focus on protocol-level validation of authentication flows and identity resolution. Proficient in Agile methodologies and mentoring QA engineers while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

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Test Strategy DevelopmentProtocol-Level Testing (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC)Microsoft Entra ID TestingAgile/SAFe MethodologiesMentoring QA Engineers

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Hard Skills

Software Quality AssuranceIdentity Resolution TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingSecurity TestingDeployment TestingAccessibility TestingTest Case DesignDefect Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraCI/CD PipelinesConfiguration-as-CodeTest Automation Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Advanced/Expert LevelMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Industry Keywords

ICAMIAMPAMIGASection 508WCAG 2.2AgileSAFeMaster Person Index (MPI)Federated Authentication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead test strategy, test architecture, and test planning for ICAM products including SSO, Entra ID, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory
Design and execute functional, regression, integration, security, and deployment testing for complex, multi-system ICAM capabilities
Perform protocol-level validation of federated authentication and SSO flows, including SAML assertions, OAuth 2.0/OIDC token issuance and validation, and MFA scenarios
Design and execute test cases for Microsoft Entra ID configurations, conditional access policies, identity governance workflows, app registrations, and federation/hybrid identity scenarios
Develop and execute test strategies for MPI identity resolution and person-matching logic, including match/no-match decisioning, duplicate record detection, and data reconciliation accuracy
Validate user stories and acceptance criteria each sprint in an Agile/SAFe environment
Lead integration testing for application onboarding across CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments
Conduct system reliability, performance, and load testing for ICAM products
Perform Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility testing and human-centered design validation
Lead Tier 3 incident response support by reproducing, triaging, and validating fixes for high- and critical-severity defects
Mentor junior and mid-level SQA engineers and review test plans and coverage
Log, track, and report defects and test metrics using tools such as Jira; improve test processes
Lead release testing and regression validation before production deployment
Contribute testing status, defect trends, and quality metrics to monthly program reporting
Maintain test documentation, including test plans, scripts, and traceability to requirements and acceptance criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, and 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance/testing, including senior or lead-level test responsibilities (or commensurate combination of education and experience)
Hands-on technical experience testing Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution and person-matching capabilities, including match logic, data reconciliation, and duplicate-record validation
Technical experience testing Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including conditional access policies, identity governance workflows, and hybrid/federated identity configurations
Strong protocol-level experience testing Single Sign-On (SSO) and federated authentication, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and MFA flows
Experience designing and leading test strategy and test architecture across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for complex, multi-system environments
Experience using Jira or comparable tools in an Agile/SAFe delivery environment
Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other QA/test engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including defect reporting, test-metric documentation, and presenting test strategy to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance
Preferred: Experience supporting an IAM/ICAM or other IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal civilian agency
Preferred: Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms and concepts
Preferred: Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility testing and standards
Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code testing practices
Preferred: Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
Preferred: Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB Advanced/Expert Level or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate