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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Identity Staff Engineer - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Macintosh Computers, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, OpenID, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Google Cloud, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Multiplatform, Microservices - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d005ba6bd5379cd ## About the Role * Extensive experience in identity products and protocols products such as Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OIDC. * Deep skills in privileged access management tools and services (build/buy). * Experience building and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of security systems with micro-services and extensible REST APIs. * Experience communicating and presentation to senior and junior staff with the ability to influence stakeholders. * Experience in a multi-platform environment with Linux, Mac, Windows. * Experience with multiple IaaS platforms from top tier providers. * Experience with solving security control requirements with engineering approaches. * Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. * Ability to design, perform experiments, and influence security detection and protection solutions. * Strong knowledge of industry-standard IAM security tools and services such as IGA, PAM, JIT access, ITDR, NHI, EPM, etc. * Strong knowledge of industry frameworks, and best practices including MITRE, CIS and NIST. * Demonstrated fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Python or Go. * Experience working with auditors and demonstrating security controls, * 4+ years of professional experience in technology or identity engineering * 3+ years of experience with security, identity, architecture, and design * 2+ years of experience with open-source frameworks is desired * 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience ## Description Our Staff Engineer works with our Distinguished Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the speed of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has good technical expertise ensuring secure authentication and communication across the organization., As a Staff Engineer, you will: * Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest problems * Develop and execute technical IAM strategies across all Identity-related security services and systems, while optimizing for performance and efficiency * Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions * Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams * Take on-call and operational support ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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