Digital Identity Verification Business Analyst (Northampton)

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Northampton, Hybrid 2/3 days per week

Rate: up to £386.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

A digital identity verification Business Analyst needs a mix of technical and soft skills to effectively analyze, implement, and optimize digital identity verification processes. They should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with knowledge of relevant technologies and security concepts.

Key Skills/ requirements

• Must have collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM solutions aligned with organization’s information and cybersecurity standards and principles.
• Defined the requirements for the configuration and management of SSO and MFA solutions to streamline user authentication and improve security across cloud and on-premise applications.
• Proficient in data analysis, data lineage, data profiling, master data management, metadata management, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, data lake, data lakehouse, data governance, Big Data, AI/ML, reporting and data visualisation.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and cloud technologies such as Azure (Azure integration and data Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks).
• Collaborated with Data Engineers to define data integration and orchestration requirements needed to design efficient pipelines.
• Must have worked on digital identity projects, single sign-on’s (SSO), biometrics, retina scans. NOT cyber security.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and use data to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying and manipulation.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts: Understanding of directory services, identity lifecycle management, and privilege management.
• Familiarity with technologies like REST, SCIM, Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of automation tools and concepts for streamlining verification processes.
• Ability to create clear and effective visualizations to communicate data insights.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, documenting processes, and presenting findings.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing technologies and business needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy and security in verification processes.

Other Important Skills:

• Knowledge of Digital Identity Verification Technologies: Understanding of techniques like biometric verification, face recognition, document verification, and multi-factor authentication.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity: Awareness of security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices for protecting sensitive data.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM and software development lifecycle principles.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering on time.
• Quality Assurance: Experience in testing and validating verification processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.

By possessing these skills, a digital identity verification business analyst can play a critical role in ensuring the security and reliability of digital interactions.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!