Staff Software Engineer - Identity Lifecycle Engineering

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

20h•$110,000 - $230,000

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks is desired

Responsibilities

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