GEICO
Distinguished Engineer, Platform Security Engineering- PKI and Certificate Manag
GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815
As a Distinguished Engineer, you will collaborate with our Sr Staff, Staff, and Sr. Engineers to innovate and construct new systems, enhance existing ones, and discover fresh opportunities to apply your specialized knowledge in PKI and Certificate Management to resolve critical issues. You will spearhead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that accelerates product delivery and unlocks new engineering capabilities. Your leadership will be crucial in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust PKI framework, ensuring secure authentication and encrypted communication throughout the organization.Position Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of PKI and certificate management strategies across the enterprise.Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of cryptographic solutions.Influence and educate leadership on the importance of PKI and secure data practices.Share best practices and improve processes for PKI management within and across teams.Manage the certificate lifecycle efficiently, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.Implement tokenization and encryption solutions to minimize sensitive data exposure.Stay updated on emerging trends in cryptography and apply this knowledge to enhance data protection strategies.Provide technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI solutions seamlessly with organizational goals.Build resilient and scalable PKI architectures, driving innovation and cost efficiency.Qualifications
Profound expertise in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, TLS, and AES.Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing resilient, scalable, and efficient PKI solutions.Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to security risk mitigation.Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.Desirable certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM.Extensive experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud platforms, particularly Azure.Expertise in building and evolving CI/CD tools and pipelines using technologies such as Bazel, Terraform, and Argo CD/Workflows/Rollouts.Proficient in implementing and utilizing infrastructure observability and monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and eBPF.In-depth experience with PostgreSQL, including its native replication mechanisms.Strong software engineering skills, with a preference for experience in Go.Experience
10+ years in security engineering with a focus on PKI and Certificate Management.8+ years in security, encryption, architecture, and design with PKI specialization.6+ years with open-source frameworks related to security and PKI.4+ years with cloud services and their security aspects, preferably with experience in AWS, GCP, Azure.Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent with a focus on security and cryptography.Additional Requirements
Experience in managing PKI within large-scale, distributed environments.Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to PKI and digital certificates.Ability to lead and execute PKI projects from conception to deployment.Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSMs) and key management practices.Experience with automation tools for certificate deployment and management.Annual Salary
$130,000.00 - $300,000.00The 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.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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.
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Lead the development and execution of PKI and certificate management strategies across the enterprise.Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of cryptographic solutions.Influence and educate leadership on the importance of PKI and secure data practices.Share best practices and improve processes for PKI management within and across teams.Manage the certificate lifecycle efficiently, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.Implement tokenization and encryption solutions to minimize sensitive data exposure.Stay updated on emerging trends in cryptography and apply this knowledge to enhance data protection strategies.Provide technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI solutions seamlessly with organizational goals.Build resilient and scalable PKI architectures, driving innovation and cost efficiency.Qualifications
Profound expertise in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, TLS, and AES.Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing resilient, scalable, and efficient PKI solutions.Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to security risk mitigation.Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.Desirable certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM.Extensive experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud platforms, particularly Azure.Expertise in building and evolving CI/CD tools and pipelines using technologies such as Bazel, Terraform, and Argo CD/Workflows/Rollouts.Proficient in implementing and utilizing infrastructure observability and monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and eBPF.In-depth experience with PostgreSQL, including its native replication mechanisms.Strong software engineering skills, with a preference for experience in Go.Experience
10+ years in security engineering with a focus on PKI and Certificate Management.8+ years in security, encryption, architecture, and design with PKI specialization.6+ years with open-source frameworks related to security and PKI.4+ years with cloud services and their security aspects, preferably with experience in AWS, GCP, Azure.Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent with a focus on security and cryptography.Additional Requirements
Experience in managing PKI within large-scale, distributed environments.Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to PKI and digital certificates.Ability to lead and execute PKI projects from conception to deployment.Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSMs) and key management practices.Experience with automation tools for certificate deployment and management.Annual Salary
$130,000.00 - $300,000.00The 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.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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.
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