Hiring: Identity Security Distinguished Engineer Company: GEICO Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:57:46 Target Skills & Keywords : AES, AWS, Azure, Encryption, GCP, IAM, IaaS, Linux, Microservices, Microsoft Excel, OAuth, OIDC, Penetration Testing, Python, REST, SAML, SOC, TLS About the job Experience: •8+ years in a dedicated security role, preferably in the tech industry •5+ years of experience with security, identity, architecture, and design •5+ years of experience with open-source frameworks is desired. •3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud providers •3+ years in a senior security role, preferably architecture, influencing company direction on security strategy. Qualifications: •Extensive experience in identity products and protocols products Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OIDC. •Deep skills in privileged access management tools and services (build/buy). •Extensive experience in offensive and defensive security roles, with a strong hacker mindset. •Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. •Demonstrated capacity to design, perform experiments, and influence security detection and protection solutions. •Strong knowledge of industry-standard security tools, frameworks, and best practices including ITDR, EPM, MITRE, CIS and NIST. •Demonstrated fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Python or Go. •In depth expertise in cryptographic protocols, digital certificates, and encryption standards such as X.509, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent education with work experience •Desired certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, CEH, C|CISO and related GIAC. Compensation: •$140,000 - $300,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!