Job description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GEICO is a renowned insurance company that values innovation and aims to exceed customer expectations. They are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer to lead efforts in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in information systems, while also mentoring other engineers and managing data security programs. Responsibilities • 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 organization • Create and maintain data inventories and data flows, and manage data sharing controls • Drive the design and implementation of data access controls, ensuring only authorized access to sensitive data • CO-develop and implement data retention policy and procedures, ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulations • Enforce data encryption standards and strategies to secure data at rest and in transit • Lead incident response efforts related to data breach and work with stakeholders to mitigate impact • Lead and conduct regular data risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's data and information systems • Stay 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 practices • Act as an expert and mentor for other data protection engineers in the organization, providing guidance and support on data protection methodologies, techniques, and best practices • Manage and supervise the work of other data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving their work when needed • Represent the organization in external meetings and interactions with clients, stakeholders, and other industry experts Skills • Proven experience with data discovery, classification, handling, access, inventory, and retention • Proven experience with data protection technologies, such as encryption, tokenization and data loss prevention tools • Familiar with programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NET • Experience with designing and implementing data security solutions for enterprise environments • Experience in managing and supervising other Data Protection Engineers • Experience in developing and managing data protection programs focused on data discovery, data inventory, data risk assessments, and encryption for both structured and unstructured data • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices • Knowledge of data security frameworks, standards, and protocols • Strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (i.e. NYDFS, PCI, etc.) • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management and other stakeholders • Ability to excel in fast-paced, startup-like environment • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on data protection and privacy • 4+ 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 • 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) Education Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience Benefits • 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. Company Overview • GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chase, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.geico.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • GEICO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 128 in 2025, 277 in 2024, 338 in 2023, 212 in 2022, 148 in 2021, 205 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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