Staff Software Engineer, Vulnerability Management (REMOTE)

GEICO; Richardson (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and cybersecurity company is seeking a cybersecurity software engineer in Richardson, Texas. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership in cybersecurity, focusing on vulnerability management and security solutions. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of cloud environments, security frameworks, and industry standards. This position offers opportunities for career growth and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• 4+ years of experience in a tech lead role focused on architecture and design.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity program strategy.
• Lead the design and delivery of security solutions.
• Conduct advanced research to enhance security capabilities.

Skills

Technical leadership in cybersecurity

Software development

Mentoring skills

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Insurance and Cybersecurity

What to Expect

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity program strategy and software development
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of security solutions to drive Vulnerability Management initiatives
• Conduct advanced research and develop proofs of concept to enhance security capabilities
• Mentor peers and team members in security technologies and effective customer interaction
• Develop, integrate, and maintain multilevel cybersecurity designs, architectures, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• 6+ years of non-internship professional software engineering experience in building large-scale distributed systems
• 4+ years of experience in a tech lead role focused on architecture and design
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools, frameworks, and best practices including MITRE, CIS, and NIST
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent education with work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the Cybersecurity domain, preferably in Vulnerability Management Engineering
• Experience with application performance monitoring tools and performance assessments
• Professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP) is a plus
• Foundational knowledge of security best practices for system design and development
• Experience assessing security vulnerabilities and driving their remediation is a plus

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