Lead IAM / PAM Tester

ADECCO; Atherstone; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead IAM/PAM Tester for a predominantly remote role, involving significant responsibility in our Privileged Access Management solution. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Identity and Access Management testing, including managing access controls and developing detailed test scripts. Compensation is set at £550 per day. Please provide relevant IdAM experience in your application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience testing Identity and Access Management (IdAM) systems.
• Ability to validate testing scenarios for user login/logout, password policies, and MFA.
• Experience with access control enforcement and role management.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test scripts aligned with business and technical specifications.
• Maintain traceability between test cases and source requirements.
• Execute hands-on testing activities across System Testing, SIT, and UAT.
• Log test progress and manage defects during the testing lifecycle.
• Provide structured support to Project Managers throughout the testing lifecycle.

Skills

Experience with IdAM tools

User Authentication testing

User Authorisation testing

Privileged Access Management (PAM) knowledge

Role Management testing

Policy Enforcement testing

Tools

Microsoft Entra

CyberArk

SailPoint

ServiceNow

Saviyant

Job description

Overview

Lead IAM/ PAM Tester – Utilities – Predominantly remote: Occasional travel to Warwick – 6 months+ – £550 per day

In short

We're implementing new and heavily regulated controls across our Privileged Access Management solution and we need a strong IAM / PAM Tester who can document the processes around implementing controls and regulatory requirements. You will be delivering across BAU, Programmes and Vendors.

In full

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 ADO Board (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 required, including (but not limited to):

• Microsoft Entra
• CyberArk
• SailPoint

• ServiceNow
• Saviyant

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.