Identity Verification & Security Architect (Microsoft Verified ID / IAM/ SABSA/ CISSPISSAP / Banking)

Summary: The Identity Verification & Security Architect role focuses on designing secure and scalable identity verification architecture utilizing Microsoft Verified ID and other modern authentication methods. The position requires defining secure user journeys and developing comprehensive security architecture across various environments. The architect will also produce necessary documentation and support engineering teams throughout the development process. This role is based in Knutsford and involves a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design resilient, scalable, and secure IDV architecture integrating Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, and modern authentication flows.
• Define secure user journeys for remote password reset, identity verification, and frictionless account recovery.
• Develop end-to-end security architecture across POC, MVP, and production environments aligned to enterprise standards.
• Produce architecture artefacts including HLD, LLD, data flows, patterns, and integration specifications.
• Perform threat modelling, risk mitigation planning, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks.
• Support engineering teams during build phases and validate security controls during testing and deployment.

Key Skills:

• IAM
• MFA
• IDV
• MicrosoftEntra
• VerifiedID
• AzureADB2C
• AzureADB2B
• Onfido
• AuthenticationFlows
• SecurityArchitecture
• ThreatModelling
• API Security
• DevSecOps

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT