Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Cybersecurity Data Protection. This pivotal role involves leading efforts to safeguard sensitive data, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring other engineers. The successful candidate will develop and enforce data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on data security initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on data protection.
• Proven experience with data protection technologies and programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data protection strategies and policies.
• Conduct regular data risk assessments and recommend controls.
• Lead incident response efforts related to data breaches.

Skills

Data Discovery

Data Classification

Data Handling

Data Encryption

Data Loss Prevention

Python

Java

.NET

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer (REMOTE) role at GEICO.

This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

GEICO’s Cybersecurity organization has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineering. This individual will play a key role within GEICO’s Cybersecurity Data Security, Protection, and Privacy team, with a focus on data protection management.

Position Description

Our Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to identify, assess, and evaluate potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems and sensitive data. This includes conducting regular data risk assessments, recommending controls, and countermeasures to mitigate identified risks, and monitoring the effectiveness of the implemented security measures. This role also acts as an expert and mentor for other data protection engineers in the organization and may be involved in developing and managing the overall data security and protection program.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will:

• Develop and implement data protection strategies and initiatives, including classification and handling, data access controls, inventory, encryption, and retention.
• Work closely with other stakeholders to enforce data protection related policy and respond to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain data security policies, procedures, standards, and ensure that they are followed by the entire organization.
• Create and maintain data inventories and data flows, and manage data sharing controls.
• Drive the design and implementation of data access controls, ensuring only authorized access to sensitive data.
• Co-develop and implement data retention policy and procedures, ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulations.
• Enforce data encryption standards and strategies to secure data at rest and in transit.
• Lead incident response efforts related to data breaches and work with stakeholders to mitigate impact.
• Lead and conduct regular data risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's data and information systems.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field of cybersecurity and ensure that the organization's risk assessment and data security processes are aligned with industry standards and best practices.
• Act as an expert and mentor for other data protection engineers in the organization, providing guidance and support on data protection methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
• Manage and supervise the work of other data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving their work when needed.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and interactions with clients, stakeholders, and other industry experts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with data discovery, classification, handling, access, inventory, and retention.
• Proven experience with data protection technologies, such as encryption, tokenization, and data loss prevention tools.
• Familiar with programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
• Experience with designing and implementing data security solutions for enterprise environments.
• Experience in managing and supervising other Data Protection Engineers.
• Experience in developing and managing data protection programs focused on data discovery, data inventory, data risk assessments, and encryption for both structured and unstructured data.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of data security frameworks, standards, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (i.e., NYDFS, PCI, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management and other stakeholders.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, startup-like environments.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on data protection and privacy.
• 4+ years of experience with open-source frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

Certifications (highly desired)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are considered for final offer, including role scope, experience, education, location, and market conditions.

GEICO will consider sponsoring qualified applicants for employment authorization.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards Program includes:

• 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 vary by location and eligibility requirements.

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance