IAM Senior SQA Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is hiring an IAM Sr. SQA Engineer to lead test strategy and validation for the enterprise ICAM program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.

You will design test architectures, validate SSO, Entra ID, MPI, and IAM workflows, and mentor junior SQA staff in an Agile environment. This fully remote role requires 12+ years in QA, deep federation testing expertise, and a track record delivering high-availability identity solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in software quality assurance/testing with senior-level responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience testing MPI identity resolution and person-matching capabilities.
• Experience testing Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, including conditional access and identity governance workflows.
• Strong protocol-level experience testing SSO, SAML, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, and MFA flows.
• Experience designing and leading test strategy across the SDLC for complex, multi-system environments.
• Experience mentoring QA engineers and using Jira in Agile/SAFe environments.

Responsibilities

• Defines and leads test strategy, architecture, and planning for ICAM products.
• Designs and executes test plans, scripts, and scenarios across functional, regression, security, and deployment testing.
• Performs protocol-level validation of federated authentication and SSO flows (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA).
• Validates Entra ID configurations and identity governance workflows.
• Develops MPI identity resolution test strategies and data reconciliation validation.
• Coordinates with developers and product owners in Agile/SAFe environments to validate user stories.
• Leads integration testing for ~70 new application integrations annually in CI/CD pipelines.
• Performs reliability, performance, and load testing for ICAM products.

Skills

SQA Leadership

Test strategy

CI/CD testing

Agile/SAFe

Federated auth

MPI identity resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Jira

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring an IAM Sr. SQA Engineer to lead software quality assurance and test strategy for the enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This senior role designs and oversees test strategy, test architecture, and deep technical validation across ICAM products — including Internal/External Single Sign-On (SSO), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and the Master Person Index (MPI) — to support agile sprint delivery, system reliability, and Section 508 compliance. The IAM Sr. SQA Engineer brings deep, protocol-level testing expertise in federated authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), identity resolution and person-matching validation, and Entra ID conditional access and identity governance scenarios, and works closely with the IAM engineering, architecture, and release management teams — mentoring junior SQA staff and ensuring releases meet quality, performance, and accessibility standards prior to production. This is a fully remote position located within the United States.

Please note:

The contract has not been awarded; this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon the award of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Defines and leads test strategy, test architecture, and test planning for ICAM products (SSO, Entra ID, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, Active Directory), establishing standards and best practices for the broader SQA team.

• Designs and executes test plans, test scripts, and test scenarios — including functional, regression, integration, security, and deployment testing — for complex, multi-system ICAM capabilities.

• Performs protocol-level validation of federated authentication and SSO flows, including SAML assertions, OAuth 2.0/OIDC token issuance and validation, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) scenarios.

• Designs and executes test cases validating Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) configurations, including conditional access policies, identity governance workflows, app registrations, and federation/hybrid identity scenarios.

• Develops and executes test strategies for Master Person Index (MPI) identity resolution and person-matching logic, including match/no-match decisioning, duplicate record detection, and data reconciliation accuracy.

• Validates user stories and acceptance criteria each sprint in support of the program's story-completion targets, working directly with developers and product owners in an Agile/SAFe environment.

• Leads integration testing for new application onboarding, verifying functionality within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments across roughly 70 new application integrations annually.

• Conducts system reliability, performance, and load testing to support SSO/identity datastore and other ICAM product availability targets (99.99%/99.9% uptime).

• Performs Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility testing and human-centered design validation across ICAM applications and interfaces.

• Leads Tier 3 incident response support, reproducing, triaging, and validating fixes for high- and critical-severity defects to help meet ticket SLA targets.

• Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior and mid-level SQA engineers, reviewing test plans and test coverage for complex identity and access scenarios.

• Logs, tracks, and reports defects and test metrics — including failure, throughput, and yield analysis — using enterprise tools such as Jira; drives continual test-process improvement.

• Leads release testing and regression validation in coordination with the IAM Release Manager prior to production deployment.

• Contributes testing status, defect trends, and quality metrics to monthly program reporting.

• Maintains and oversees test documentation, including test plans, scripts, and traceability to requirements and acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 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).

• Demonstrated, hands-on technical experience testing Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution and person-matching capabilities, including match logic, data reconciliation, and duplicate-record validation.

• Demonstrated 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.

Clearance Required:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting an IAM/ICAM or other IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal civilian agency.

• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms and concepts.

• Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility testing and standards.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code testing practices.

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced/Expert Level, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate).

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.