Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.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 ResponsibilitiesAs 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 organizationCreate and maintain data inventories and data flows, and manage data sharing controlsDrive the design and implementation of data access controls, ensuring only authorized access to sensitive dataCO-develop and implement data retention policy and procedures, ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulationsEnforce data encryption standards and strategies to secure data at rest and in transitLead incident response efforts related to data breach and work with stakeholders to mitigate impactLead and conduct regular data risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's data and information systemsStay 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 practicesAct as an expert and mentor for other data protection engineers in the organization, providing guidance and support on data protection methodologies, techniques, and best practicesManage and supervise the work of other data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving their work when neededRepresent the organization in external meetings and interactions with clients, stakeholders, and other industry expertsQualifications:Proven experience with data discovery, classification, handling, access, inventory, and retentionProven experience with data protection technologies, such as encryption, tokenization and data loss prevention tools.Familiar with programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NETExperience with designing and implementing data security solutions for enterprise environmentsExperience in managing and supervising other Data Protection EngineersExperience in developing and managing data protection programs focused on data discovery, data inventory, data risk assessments, and encryption for both structured and unstructured dataStrong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practicesKnowledge of data security frameworks, standards, and protocolsStrong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (i.e. NYDFS, PCI, etc.)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management and other stakeholdersAbility to excel in fast-paced, startup-like environmentExperience:7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on data protection and privacy4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 3+ years of experience with architecture and design 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience One or more of the following cybersecurity certifications are highly desired:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Annual Salary$115,000.00 - $260,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.