Manager, Staff Engineering - Cryptography

GEICO

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Remote, USA · Bethesda, MD Posted 31 days ago $130,000–$260,000 / year
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TL;DR

GEICO is hiring a Manager of Engineering with expertise in cryptography and data protection to lead a team focused on developing high-performance platforms and applications. This senior-level role involves managing a group of engineers specializing in secrets management, certificates, PKI, and data security, ensuring the delivery of enterprise-wide products that operate efficiently. Key responsibilities include setting technical roadmaps, identifying project risks, and fostering a culture of innovation and achievement. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge in cloud computing technologies, HashiCorp Vault Operations, Azure Key Vault, HSM management, and modern programming languages like Python or Java. They should also have experience with automated testing and application monitoring tools, as well as certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA. This role demands a leader who can drive technical solutions to solve critical operational challenges in the fast-paced environment of cloud security and cryptography.

Skills

HashiCorp_Vault Azure_Key_Vault HSM_management AWS GCP Azure Python Java Go API_development Event_Driven_Architecture CI/CD Cloud_computing SaaS PaaS IaaS Network_technologies Compute_technologies Storage_technologies Database_technologies Virtualization Security_technologies Secrets_Management Certificates_management PKI Data_Protection

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of cryptography and data protection engineers to deliver high-performance solutions.
  • Develop and execute the technical roadmap for cryptographic platforms and systems.
  • Identify project risks and propose implementable solutions or alternatives.
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects by negotiating incremental milestones with stakeholders.
  • Cultivate a performance-driven culture that motivates team members to achieve higher goals.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of coding experience and 5+ years supervising technical personnel.
  • Deep expertise in cryptography, secrets management, certificates management & PKI.
  • Management experience with HashiCorp Vault Operations, Azure Key Vault, HSMs.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud computing technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and concepts.
  • Fluency in API development, event-driven architectures, and modern programming languages.

Market check

Salary context

This $130,000–$260,000 range sits above 75% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,000–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$143,612–$195,110

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States, offering affordable auto, home, renters, and other personal insurance products. Industry: Insurance

GEICO currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$230,000 across 128 roles with salary data.

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