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

EY is seeking an experienced Identity Verification Engineer with expertise in identity proofing and passwordless authentication solutions. The role involves designing and implementing identity verification capabilities using advanced technologies and ensuring compliance with security standards.

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
• Integrate Microsoft Verified ID with IdRAMP and CLEAR
• Integrate Active Directory
• Integrate IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, ISIM/ISVG, Ping, Okta)
• Integrate ITSM platforms (ServiceNow)
• Integrate AWS, Citrix, VMware Horizon, and VDI environments
• Integrate 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, and 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field
• 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
• 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
• 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