IDV Architect Knutsford 3 days on site Duration: 30/09/2026 Rate 657MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Design a resilient, scalable and secure IDV architecture incorporating Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, and modern authentication flows. Safeguard user trust. Reduce risk. Enable frictionless recovery journeys.ResponsibilitiesDevelop endtoend security architecture for POC, MVP and production rollout.Define secure user journeys for remote password reset and identity verification.Ensure alignment to enterprise security standards, compliance and threatmodelling outputs.Produce architecture artefacts (HLD, LLD, patterns, data flows, integration specs).Guide engineers during build and validate controls in testing. Essential ExperienceStrong background in IAM, MFA, IDV, and secure authentication flows.Experience designing solutions using Microsoft Entra, Verified ID, Azure AD B2C/B2B, or equivalent.Knowledge of biometric verification platforms (Onfido).Experience producing highquality architectural documentation.Security architecture certification (SABSA, CISSPISSAP or equivalent). Desirable ExperienceFinancial services architecture experience.Experience with privacy-preserving identity approaches. ..... full job details .....