Elastic Search SIEM Project Tester

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Elastic Search SIEM Project Tester to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing both functional and non-functional testing to ensure the reliability and security of a cutting-edge Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with Elastic Search, and a collaborative spirit. You will work closely with developers and product teams, contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes while staying updated with the latest technologies. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in testing SIEM solutions, particularly those based on Elasticsearch.
• Strong understanding of functional and non-functional testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing for new and existing features of the SIEM solution.
• Conduct performance and security testing to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Elastic Search

Analytical Skills

Functional Testing

Non-Functional Testing

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Certification in CISSP, CEH, or ISTQB

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

JIRA

Selenium

Postman

Docker

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29.04.2025

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JOB DETAILS
Role Title: Elastic Search SIEM Project Tester
Possibility of remote work: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Birmingham, UK

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Elastic Search SIEM Project Tester to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing both functional and non-functional testing to ensure the security, performance, and reliability of our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of Elastic Search, and practical experience with SIEM systems.
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Responsibilities:
Functional Testing:
· Perform functional testing for new and existing features, ensuring they meet business requirements and specifications.
· Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for the SIEM solution.
· Verify that all system components (data ingestion, correlation, alerting, reporting, etc.) function as expected.
· Identify, report, and track defects and issues, ensuring they are resolved.
· Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the correct implementation of requirements.
· Test interactive features, visualizations, and data representations within dashboards.
· Conduct regression testing to ensure that new features do not negatively impact existing functionality.
· Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana, and related technologies.
Non-Functional Testing:
· Conduct performance testing to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and response times.
· Perform security testing to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
· Execute load and stress tests to determine system limits and improve robustness.
· Validate compliance with industry standards and security best practices.
· Monitor and analyze system performance using relevant tools and metrics.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Document test results and provide clear, actionable feedback to the development team.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
· Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in SIEM and Elastic Search technologies.
· Assist with the automation of testing processes where applicable.
Collaboration:
· Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure the system meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
· Actively participate in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and retrospective meetings to provide QA input and identify potential risks.
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Tools:
· Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, etc.
· Proficiency with version control tools like Git.
· Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
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Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
· Proven experience in testing SIEM solutions, particularly those based on Elasticsearch.
· Strong understanding of functional and non-functional testing methodologies.
· Proficiency in testing tools and frameworks such as TestNG, JMeter, Selenium, RestAssured, or others.
· Knowledge of using Postman for API testing, including creating collections, writing test scripts, and validating API responses for both functional and performance aspects.
· Experience with security testing tools and techniques.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
· Understanding of Helm for managing Kubernetes deployments and configurations.
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Preferred Skills:
· Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.
· Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker).
· Certification in relevant areas such as CISSP, CEH, or ISTQB.