GEICO seeks a Staff Engineer to join its Network Security team at the senior level, focusing on driving innovation in Identity, Access Management, and Governance strategies. This role involves collaborating with Distinguished Engineers to develop and execute technical roadmaps that enhance network security while balancing performance and efficiency across all access-related services. Key responsibilities include reviewing and developing security protocols such as MFA and Kerberos, optimizing firewall configurations, and ensuring secure authentication and communication. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in multi-platform environments, ZTNA technologies, web access firewalls, and cryptographic standards like X.509 and TLS, along with a strong background in industry-standard frameworks and best practices. Fluency in modern programming languages such as Python or Go is essential for designing and implementing robust security solutions that meet stringent control requirements.
Skills
MFA
Kerberos
Proxy
VPN
firewall ACL
ZTNA
web access firewall
network proxy
remote access solution
MITRE
CIS
NIST
Python
Go
X.509
TLS
AES
Linux
Mac
Windows
What you'll do
Develop and execute technical Network Security strategies to balance security with performance.
Ensure high quality, usability, and performance of all network access-related solutions.
Lead on-call and operational support for critical system issues as assigned.
Design and optimize complex firewall ACL configurations for enhanced security.
Implement remote access solutions based on least privilege principles.
Communicate technical details effectively to senior and junior staff members.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in designing and optimizing complex firewall ACL configurations.
Deep expertise in security access services including MFA, Kerberos, proxy, and VPN clients.
Proven ability to communicate technical strategies to senior and junior staff effectively.
Experience implementing remote access solutions with least privilege principles.
Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools, frameworks, and best practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$230,000
range sits above
71%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$136,200–$180,187
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.