IAM SQA Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development platform

Certification assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an IAM SQA Engineer to provide software quality assurance and test support for ICAM programs. This remote role supports sprint delivery, system reliability, and accessibility goals for VA-related IAM products, including SSO, IGA, PAM, and MPI.

The candidate will develop and execute test plans and scripts, validate acceptance criteria in SAFe environments, and coordinate with developers and release teams to ensure quality releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field with 8+ years QA/testing experience.
• Experience creating and executing test plans, scripts, and test cases across the SDLC.
• Experience with Jira in an Agile/SAFe delivery environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for defect reporting and test metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios for ICAM products (SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI).
• Validate user stories and acceptance criteria in Agile/SAFe sprints.
• Perform integration, regression, and deployment testing across CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct 508 accessibility testing and human-centered design validation.
• Log, track, and report defects and metrics using Jira; support release validation.

Skills

Jira

Agile/SAFe

Test planning

Communication

QA methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Configuration-as-code

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring an IAM SQA Engineer to provide software quality assurance and test support for the enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role develops and executes test plans, test scripts, and acceptance-criteria validation across ICAM products — including Internal/External Single Sign-On (SSO), 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 SQA Engineer works closely with the IAM engineering, architecture, and release management teams to validate new application integrations and ensure releases meet quality, performance, and accessibility standards prior to production. This position is fully remote 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

• Develops and executes test plans, test scripts, and test scenarios — including functional, regression, integration, and deployment testing — for ICAM products (SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, Active Directory).

• 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.

• Performs integration testing for new application onboarding, verifying functionality within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments.

• Conducts system reliability and performance testing to support SSO/identity datastore and other ICAM product availability targets.

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

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

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

• Participates in 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 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 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance/testing (or commensurate combination of education and experience).

• Experience developing and executing test plans, test scripts, and test cases across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience using Jira or comparable tools in an Agile/SAFe delivery environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including defect reporting and test-metric documentation.

Clearance Required:

Ability 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 IAM/ICAM technologies and concepts, such as SSO, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, PAM, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution.

• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing and standards.

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

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /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.