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Ampstek

SIEM Project Tester

Hybrid

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Freelance

17-03-2025

Job Specifications

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Our client is looking for SIEM Project Tester to join a high-growth organisation. If you are interested share you resume Sreeja.j@ampstek.com

Role: SIEM Project Tester
Location: Birmingham, UK
Duration: Contract

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced ElasticSearch 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.
Sreeja
IT Recruiter | Europe & UK
Email - sreeja.j@ampstek.com
Ampstek Services Limited

About the Company

Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freel... Know more

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