Networking Security Sr Staff Engineer

GEICO; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to tackle complex Network Security challenges. This role involves collaborating with product managers and engineering teams to innovate and enhance systems while ensuring secure authentication and communication. You will lead the execution of technical roadmaps, optimizing performance across network access services. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses extensive experience in security access services, and is proficient in industry-standard security tools. If you are passionate about driving transformation in the insurance sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security access services and protocols.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop and execute Network Security strategies.
• Own accountability for the quality and performance of solutions.

Skills

Network Security

MFA

Kerberos

Firewall ACL configurations

Linux

Python

AWS

Cryptographic protocols

Security tools and frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Position Summary

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

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will:

• 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, Palo Alto, Cisco, Cloudfare, etc.
• 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, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Advanced Encryption Standard (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 is 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.

Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $260,000.00

The 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.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* 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 Assistance.
• 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.