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

EY · Denver, CO · 5 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
  • Maintain platform health, performance, and operational effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoot identity verification and authentication issues.
  • 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.
  • 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 and hybrid work model.

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