Sr. Staff Security Engineer – AI, VMR, Offensive Security

GEICO

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MDPalo Alto, CADallas, TXSeattle, WA
Salary
$120,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role $190k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $155,482–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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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 129 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$230,000 across 129 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Staff Security Engineer – AI, VMR, Offensive Security

GEICO is hiring a Senior Staff Security Engineer to lead the strategic and technical execution of vulnerability management and offensive security within its complex hybrid technology ecosystem. This hands-on role involves driving customer success, advising senior executives, and collaborating with various teams to integrate security into design through deployment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, deep expertise in vulnerability management tools, and proficiency in modern programming languages for automation at scale. They should be adept at leveraging AI models for security, designing secure systems, and communicating complex technical risks to senior stakeholders. This role is crucial for advancing GEICO’s digital resilience by modernizing its security capabilities and enabling secure innovation at scale across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical execution of vulnerability management and offensive security strategies.
  • Design automation to reduce manual tasks and accelerate remediation processes.
  • Evaluate and implement AI technologies for automated discovery and remediation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into development workflows.
  • Define KPIs, SLAs, and dashboards to measure the effectiveness of vulnerability management.
  • Mentor junior engineers on advanced security concepts and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity or security engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in vulnerability management tools and industry standards.
  • Hands-on experience with modern infrastructure, cloud services, and container platforms.
  • Proficiency in a modern programming language for automation at scale.
  • Strong understanding of security architecture, networking, and cloud services.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor engineers, and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and leading compliance initiatives.

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