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Tech Consulting - Cybersecurity Privacy -Identity Verification Engineer - Senior - Location Open

EY · Birmingham, AL · 5 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$105k–$192k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Identity Verification & Proofing
    • Design and implement identity proofing workflows using the 1Kosmos or Microsoft Verified ID platform.
    • Configure and support document verification, biometric authentication, facial recognition, liveness detection, and identity assurance controls.
    • Implement IAL2-grade identity proofing processes aligned with NIST 800-63 guidelines.
    • Support onboarding journeys for employees, contractors, vendors, and privileged users.
    • 1Kosmos or Microsoft Verified ID Platform Administration
      • Configure and administer 1Kosmos BlockID and associated services.
      • Manage user enrollment, credential issuance, identity verification policies, and authentication workflows.
      • Configure and integrate IdRamp and CLEAR with Microsoft Entra for orchestration and biometrics verification
      • Maintain platform health, performance, and operational effectiveness.
      • Troubleshoot identity verification and authentication issues.
    • Integration & Engineering
      • Integrate 1Kosmos with:
        • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
        • Integrate Microsoft Verified ID with IdRAMP and CLEAR
        • Active Directory
        • IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, ISIM/ISVG, Ping, Okta)
        • ITSM platforms (ServiceNow)
        • AWS, Citrix, VMware Horizon, and VDI environments
        • HR and workforce onboarding systems
      • Develop and support API-based integrations for identity verification and identity lifecycle workflows.
      • Configure SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM integrations.
    • Passwordless Authentication
      • Implement passwordless authentication strategies utilizing:
        • Biometrics
        • Mobile authenticators
        • FIDO2/WebAuthn
        • QR code authentication
        • Push-based authentication
      • Support enterprise migration initiatives from traditional authentication to passwordless access.
    • Security & Compliance
      • Ensure identity verification solutions comply with organizational security requirements and industry standards.
      • Support audit and compliance activities related to identity verification and authentication controls.
      • Develop security documentation, operational runbooks, and implementation standards.
    • Project Delivery
      • Participate in architecture reviews, design workshops, and solution development activities.
      • Support POCs, pilot deployments, production rollouts, and hypercare activities.
      • Collaborate with IAM architects, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and business stakeholders.

      Required Qualifications

      • Education
        • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field.
      • Experience
        • 3-5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
        • 2+ years of hands-on 1Kosmos or Microsoft Verified ID implementation experience.
        • Experience implementing identity proofing, passwordless authentication, and biometric verification solutions.
        • Experience with enterprise identity lifecycle management and user onboarding processes.
      • Technical Skills
        • 1Kosmos BlockID Platform
        • Microsoft Verified ID, IdRamp, CLEAR, Entra ID / Azure AD
        • Active Directory
        • SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM
        • REST APIs and integration frameworks
        • Identity Proofing & Verification
        • Biometrics and Liveness Detection
        • FIDO2/WebAuthn
        • Passwordless Authentication

        Preferred Qualifications

        • Experience with SailPoint ISC, IdentityIQ, Saviynt, Ping Identity, or Okta
        • Knowledge of Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identity (DID), and Microsoft Entra Verified ID.
        • Experience supporting large-scale workforce or contractor onboarding programs.
        • Familiarity with NIST Digital Identity Guidelines (800-63).
        • Knowledge of cloud environments including Azure and AWS.
        • Relevant certifications:
          • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
          • CISSP
          • Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator
          • Security certifications related to IAM

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