Geico

Staff Software Engineer - Identity Lifecycle Engineering

Geico • $110K — $230K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in Identity Governance and Access Management solutions for large enterprises
  • 3+ years of experience in architecture and design
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Extensive experience with identity governance platforms (e.g., Sailpoint, Saviynt, Okta)
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Go, Python) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Perl, Bash)
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to security risks
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and manage scalable Identity Governance solutions
  • Drive adoption of RBAC, ABAC, and SOD controls
  • Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout project lifecycles
  • Lead design sessions and technology reviews to enhance engineering quality
  • Build backend APIs and services for identity capabilities
  • Share best practices and improve processes across teams
  • Support a team environment that fosters innovation and inclusion
  • Stay updated on emerging identity trends and technologies
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team
  • Work closely with security, compliance, and application teams for smooth integration
  • Build resilient and scalable architecture for innovation and cost efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Potential for career advancement within a large organization
Full Job Description

Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of our digital infrastructure. The ideal Identity Lifecyle Engineer proactively and holistically leads and supports Identity Lifecyle Engineering activities that guide the design, development, and security of Identities in the cloud and on-prem. You will participate in the resolution of complex problems, facilitate the implementation of solutions and improvements, and collaborate across teams to promote GEICO’s vision.

Position description
Our Staff Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff, working across the organization to provide friction-less experience for our customers and maintain the highest standards of compliance, protection and availability. You will be part of a team that thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge of Identity Lifecycle and Directory Services solutions that ensure secure authorization to GEICO’s data assets.

Position Responsibilities
As a Staff Engineer, you will:

  • Design, Build and Manage scalable, resilient Identity Governance solutions
  • Drive adoption of RBAC, ABAC and SOD controls within the enterprise
  • Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire project lifecycle
  • Lead design sessions and technology reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
  • Build backend APIs and services that expose identity capabilities to web, mobile and partner applications
  • Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
  • Develop and maintain professional level system design, processes, and program documentation for Identity and Access Management
  • Support a team environment that fosters innovation, diversity, and inclusion
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging identity trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance GEICO’s data protection strategies
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvements
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams—such as security, compliance, and application groups—to facilitate smooth integration and ensure solutions are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Build resilient and scalable architecture, driving innovation and cost efficiency


Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with identity governance platforms such as Sailpoint, Saviynt, or Okta, including identity lifecycle management, access certification and entitlement management
  • Proven ability to implement and develop workflows for joiner, mover, leaver, approval, provisioning, and automating identity tasks
  • Experience in security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
  • Experience integrating identity governance platforms with systems such as ServiceNow, Workday, Oracle, and cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure
  • Fluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and the Software Development Lifecycle
  • 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
  • Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Java, Go, or Python
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, or Bash
  • 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

    Experience
  • 6+ years of experience in developing Identity Governance and Access Management solutions for large enterprises at scale
  • 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
  • 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks is desired

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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Annual Salary

$110,000.00 - $230,000.00

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.


 

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
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