Senior Staff Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

About the Role

GEICO is seeking a Senior Staff Cloud Security Engineer to provide strategic and technical direction in ensuring the security of our cloud-native infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments. As a key member of our Cloud Security team, you will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive cloud security strategies. This Senior Staff Cloud Security Engineer remote position is crucial for driving business outcomes while maintaining minimal impact on operations.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and technical security direction in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud infrastructures.
• Develop and maintain expertise in cloud-native security solutions, including container security, Kubernetes, Istio, and cloud networking and security services.
• Define and implement roadmaps for security enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimal disruption to operations.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including development teams, operations teams, and executive sponsors.
• Collaborate with various teams to design, deploy, troubleshoot, and enhance security measures while balancing usability and security.
• Influence and educate staff at all levels on cloud security best practices, promoting a culture of cloud security awareness across the organization.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance security measures, streamline processes, and optimize tooling, leveraging an offensive security mindset.
• Support continuous improvement of our cloud security posture through innovative solutions.
• Mentor and train growing security engineers and provide technical direction and project leadership.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in public and private cloud compute infrastructure and cloud-native technologies.
• 8+ years in a security-focused role, preferably in the tech industry.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud providers.
• Experience in offensive and defensive security roles, with a strong hacker approach to guiding cloud security decisions.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools, frameworks, and best practices including Mitre, CIS, and NIST.

Nice to Have

• Experience communicating and presenting to senior and junior staff with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstratable proficiency in common scripting languages with examples of automation at scale.
• Experience working with auditors and demonstrating security controls.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $260,000 annually.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored for your and your family’s overall well-being.
• 401K savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match.
• Performance and recognition-based incentives.
• Tuition assistance and access to mental healthcare services.
• Workplace flexibility, including the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.