Job title: Senior Staff Engineer PaaS (REMOTE)
Company: GEICO
Job description: GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer to solve complex cryptography-related challenges. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we redefine experiences for our customers.Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. 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 strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities.Position ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Staff Engineer, you will:Focus on multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterpriseDevelop and execute technical software development strategy for a variety of domainsAccountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutionsInfluence and educate leadership at all levelsConsistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teamsAnalyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plansDetermine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learningOversee efficient certificate lifecycle management, including issuance, renewal, and revocation, while optimizing overall processesCollaborate with application team to implement tokenization solutions that reduce sensitive data exposure, thereby enhancing data security and minimizing the risk of unauthorized accessStay at the forefront of emerging cryptography trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance GEICO’s data protection strategiesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, compliance, and application teams to ensure the seamless integration and alignment of solutions with organizational goalsBuild resilient and scalable architecture, driving innovation and cost efficiencyQualificationsExperience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to productionExperience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as codeIn-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithmsExperience solving analytical problems with quantitative approachesAbility to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environmentKnowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)Experience with micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIsExperience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systemsFluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational FrameworkExperience in leveraging PowerShell scriptingExperience in existing Operational Portals such as Azure PortalIn depth knowledge of Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform, and its native services including the Azure platform and its native servicesExperience in security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuthExperience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.)Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Java, Go, or RustIn depth expertise in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutionsStrong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilitiesExcellent communication skills, able to communicate complete technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholdersOne or more of the following certifications are highly desired:Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Experience10+ years of professional experience in security engineering8+ years of experience with security, encryption, architecture, and design6+ years of experience with open-source frameworks is desired4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud serviceEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience#LI-AL1Annual Salary $115,000.00 – $300,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.Benefits:As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our * to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job 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 compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Job date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:01:25 GMT
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