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.