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

EY · Grand Rapids, MI · 4 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$105k–$192k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Identity Verification Engineer with hands-on expertise in 1Kosmos or Microsoft Verified ID Identity Platform, identity proofing, passwordless authentication, and enterprise IAM integrations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Monitor platform health, performance, and operational effectiveness.

  • Troubleshoot identity verification and authentication issues.

  • Integrate 1Kosmos with:

    • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.

Hybrid model enabling most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities.

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