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Digital Identity Engineer - India


Company : Confidential Careers


Location : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala


Created : 2025-05-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for experienced Digital Identity Engineer to design, develop, and maintain digital identity solutions. expertise in identity and access management (IAM), federated identity, authentication protocols, and biometric authentication to enhance security and user experience in enterprise and government environments.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement digital identity solutions for authentication, authorization, and identity federation.Develop and maintain identity and access management (IAM) systems, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).Configure and manage identity providers (IdP) and federated identity solutions such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and FIDO2.Integrate biometric authentication technologies, including fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning into identity management systems.Implement and maintain ICAO-compliant digital identity solutions, including ePassports, eIDs, and digital travel credentials.Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to NIST, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other industry standards.Develop and maintain Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems to support digital identities and secure communications.Collaborate with software development teams to integrate identity solutions into web, mobile, and cloud-based applications.Monitor and troubleshoot identity-related security incidents and implement risk mitigation measures.Conduct identity security assessments and recommend best practices for securing digital identities.Document identity architectures, security policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in digital identity, decentralized identity (DID), and blockchain-based identity.Experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), ForgeRock, or IBM Security Identity Manager.Knowledge of biometric authentication and integration of biometric identity verification solutions.Experience working with PKI, digital certificates, and cryptographic key management.Familiarity with ICAO digital identity standards, including CSCA, CVCA, DV, and IS.Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and modern identity security frameworks.Hands-on experience with cloud identity security and integration in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Ability to write scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and security monitoring.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Hands-on experience with HSMs, cryptographic APIs, and security libraries.Experience in applying digital identity solutions in real projectsQualification & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Engineer, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum 10 years total relevant experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity FundamentalsCompTIA Security+ or CASP+FIDO Certified Professional