Networking Security Sr Staff Engineer

Overview

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer to solve complex Network Security-related challenges. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we redefine our Identity, Access Management, and Governance strategies.

Position Description

Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Distinguished Engineers and Staff Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the speed of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has good technical expertise ensuring secure authentication and communication across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest problems
• Develop and execute technical Network Security strategies across all network access-related services and systems, while optimizing for performance and efficiency
• Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Take on-call and operational support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security access services, products and protocols such as MFA and Kerberos, as well as Proxy and VPN clients
• Extensive experience in designing and optimizing complex firewall ACL configurations
• Experience communicating and presenting to senior and junior staff with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience in a multi-platform environment with Linux, Mac, Windows
• Experience in ZTNA technologies from companies such as Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
• Experience in implementing, administering and troubleshooting web access firewall and network proxy solutions
• Experience in implementing a remote access solution leveraging least privilege principles, providing access based upon a person’s role in the organization
• Experience with solving security control requirements with engineering approaches
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Ability to design, perform experiments, and influence security detection and protection solutions
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools, frameworks, and best practices including MITRE, CIS and NIST
• Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Python or Go
• Experience in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, TLS, and AES
• Experience working with auditors and demonstrating security controls

Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in technology or identity engineering
• 3+ years of experience with security, identity, architecture, and design
• 2+ years of experience with open-source frameworks (desired)
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Salary and Other Details

Annual Salary: $130,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final offered compensation will reflect the scope of role, candidate’s experience, location, and market conditions. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: GEICO supports customers through life’s twists and turns and aims to evolve to meet needs.

Great Careers: Opportunities for learning, growth, and development with mentorship and coaching.

Great Culture: An inclusive culture rooted in integrity, action, and performance, with a focus on belonging and respect.

Great Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and programs to support physical, mental, and financial well-being, including total rewards, 401K with match, and flexible work arrangements.

EEO Policy

GEICO provides equal employment opportunity to all associates and applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in accordance with applicable law. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable equal opportunity and performance of essential job functions.