At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.GEICO’s Cybersecurity organization has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineering. This individual will play a key role within GEICO’s Cybersecurity Data Security, Protection, and Privacy team, with a focus on data protection management. Position DescriptionStaff Engineer – Cybersecurity Data Protection plays a key role in protecting the organization’s systems and sensitive data by supporting the design, implementation, and operation of data protection strategies and tools. The role focuses on structured and unstructured data discovery, encryption, classification, and retention processes to mitigate data risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the cybersecurity program’s overall maturity. The Staff Engineer will collaborate with senior engineers, cross-functional teams, and leadership to maintain and evolve the data protection program.Position ResponsibilitiesAs an Engineer, you will:<ul><li>Support the implementation of data protection strategies, including classification, encryption, access control, and retention.</li><li>Perform structured and unstructured data discovery, classification, and mapping across environments and data stores (e.g., SaaS apps, databases, cloud platforms).</li><li>Assist in identifying and addressing data protection risks and supporting regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., NYDFS, PCI).</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of encryption processes for data at rest and in transit, including documentation and process tracking.</li><li>Assist in managing DSPM tools (e.g., Cyera, Laminar, Symmetry Systems, BigID) and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines and hybrid/cloud environments.</li><li>Collaborate with the SecOps team to triage, investigate, and remediate DSPM alerts using SIEM and SOAR tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, Palo Alto XSOAR).</li><li>Assist in automating repetitive security tasks using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.</li><li>Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on improving data governance, ownership, and minimization strategies.</li><li>Work with architects, engineers, and business units to align data protection strategies with organizational goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with data classification, discovery, and cataloging tools across structured and unstructured data.</li><li>    Familiarity with DSPM platforms and security workflows for cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>    Understanding of data protection techniques including encryption, tokenization, and DLP tools.</li><li>    Experience supporting data access and retention policies in line with internal policy and regulatory requirements.</li><li>    Hands-on experience integrating DSPM and data security tools into engineering and operations environments.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud-native security tools and data mapping (e.g., AWS Macie, Azure Purview).Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices</li><li>Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation and reporting.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate technical risks and requirements to cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Knowledge of data security frameworks, standards, and protocols</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (i.e. NYDFS, PCI, etc.)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management and other stakeholders</li><li>Ability to excel in fast-paced, startup-like environment</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on data protection and privacy</li><li>2+ years working with DSPM tools and/or encryption strategies.</li><li>3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service </li><li>Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments preferred.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience </li><li>One or more of the following cybersecurity certifications are highly desired:<ul><li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)</li><li>Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)</li><li>Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)</li></ul></li></ul>  Annual Salary$105,000.00 - $230,000.00The 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.  The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.  You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.<ul><li>Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.</li><li>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.</li><li>Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>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.</li></ul>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.