Staff Engineer - Identity and Access Management
Description: Focus on multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise Develop and execute technical software development strategy for a variety of domains Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions Influence and educate leadership at all levels Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams Analyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plans Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Oversee efficient identity lifecycle management, directory services while optimizing overall processes. Stay at the forefront of emerging identity trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance GEICOs data protection strategies Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, compliance, and application teams to ensure the seamless integration and alignment of solutions with organizational goals Build resilient and scalable architecture, driving innovation and cost efficiency Requirements: Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) Experience with micro-services-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems Fluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework Experience in leveraging PowerShell scripting Experience in existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal In depth knowledge of Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform, and its native services including the Azure platform and its native services Experience in security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Java, Go, or Rust In depth expertise in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complete technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders 8+ years of professional experience in technology or identity engineering 5+ years of experience with security, identity, architecture, and design 5+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service 4+ years of experience with open-source frameworks Benefits: Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period** Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave 401(k) Plan Tuition Assistance Paid Training and Licensures Apply Job!