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

EY•Hartford, DC

34d•$104,800 - $218,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting identity verification and passwordless solutions that leverage biometrics, document verification, liveness detection, verifiable credentials, and passwordless authentication technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience integrating 1Kosmos or Microsoft Verified ID with enterprise IAM ecosystems, Microsoft Entra Verified ID, IdRamp, CLEAR, Active Directory, ITSM platforms, virtual desktop environments, and cloud applications to deliver secure and scalable identity verification capabilities.

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

Nice To Haves

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.
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
CISSP
Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator
Security certifications related to IAM

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, 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.
Integrate Microsoft Verified ID with IdRAMP and CLEAR.
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.