VARITE INC · 19 hours ago
Transmit Security Lead
VARITE is a for-profit government contracting company looking for a qualified Transmit Security Lead located in Reston, VA. The role involves leading the implementation of Transmit Security-based identity platforms, focusing on authentication, fraud prevention, and IAM strategy for a government client.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Architect and build Java-based IAM microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Security, and J2EE standards
Lead end-to-end implementation of Transmit Security solutions (Journeys, AuthScript, WebSDK) integrated into Java ecosystems
Design and optimize secure authentication and authorization layers using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0
Develop and secure RESTful APIs with JWT, token introspection, and API gateway enforcement
Implement passwordless and adaptive authentication (FIDO2/WebAuthn, behavioral biometrics, and RBA engines)
Own token lifecycle management, session security, audit logging, and compliance reporting
Build scalable identity services deployed on Kubernetes/Docker with automated CI/CD pipelines
Integrate Java IAM services with fraud detection, behavioral analytics, and SIEM platforms
Provide technical leadership across Java and security teams, including architecture governance and code quality standards
Lead root-cause analysis of authentication failures, fraud events, and security incidents
Define and enforce Java IAM best practices aligned with Zero Trust and NIST frameworks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Security
12–15+ years of core Java development in enterprise environments
8+ years building IAM platforms with deep hands-on architecture responsibility
Demonstrated delivery of Transmit Security implementations in production
Proven experience leading Java-based identity transformations
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence engineering, security, and business stakeholders