Engineer II - Network Services (Security)

Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description
Our Engineer II is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to collaboratively design creative solutions to complex problems. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has experience with the Identity and Access control policy platform and can plan, prioritize, execute, and manage large projects to deliver enterprise network security services.

Position Responsibilities

As an Engineer II, you will:

1. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems
2. Design, test, and implement new or re-engineered network services, security applications, and platform solutions
3. Provide daily support and perform maintenance tasks for security infrastructure components including, but not limited to, Web Security Gateways (Zscaler, CISCO WSA), Network Access Control systems (ISE), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Firewall policy and rules implementation, etc.
4. Collaborate with members of other infrastructure and applications teams to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot GEICO’s security infrastructure systems
5. Triage, analyze, and perform root cause analysis for security and network-related issues
6. Provide 24x7 after hours on-call support and support for off-hour implementations as needed
7. Publish documentation for runbooks, as-builts, and design references
8. Understand and promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks

Qualifications

1. Experience with utilizing open-source frameworks in an enterprise
2. Understanding the current regulatory environment and related implications to security and audit compliance (SOX, PCI, etc.)
3. Work independently and as part of a larger group comprised of different technical and business areas
4. Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
5. Understanding networking and network components, including subnets, DMZs, routers, switches, and firewalls
6. Awareness of the general cyber security threat landscape, including common vulnerabilities, exploits, social engineering, and malware
7. Experience in end-to-end problem determination and troubleshooting system issues, including root cause analysis
8. Familiarity with VB script, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
9. Knowledge of common application architectures and communications protocols is desired
10. Knowledge of cloud-based proxy and firewall (Zscaler and Imperva is preferred)
11. Experience with platform performance, capacity, configuration, and fault management is desired
12. Experience in public Cloud infrastructure with preference to Microsoft Azure is desired
13. Strong problem-solving ability
14. Strong oral and written communication skills
15. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

One or more of the following active certifications are highly desired:

1. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or willingness to complete within 6-8 months
2. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security) or willingness to complete within 18 months
3. CompTIA Security+ or willingness to complete within 6 months

Experience

1. 2+ years of professional software development experience in a large-scale network environment
2. 2+ years of experience with architecture and design
3. 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4. 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$71,000.00 - $157,000.00
The 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.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program * to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.