This role is designed for a staff ‑ level security practitioner with deep Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) expertise who shapes the vision, strategy, and outcomes of GEICO’s cyber governance automation capabilities.
The Staff Security Engineer owns the end ‑ to ‑ end automated cyber governance program, including defining and delivering the roadmap for continuous control monitoring and validation, scalable evidence collection, and real ‑ time audit readiness across GEICO’s hybrid cloud and on ‑ prem environments.
Partner closely with engineering and platform teams to translate complex regulatory, policy, and control requirements into prioritized, well-defined automation capabilities.
Contribute to the vision, strategy, and roadmap for GEICO’s cyber governance automation capabilities, driving delivery through prioritized execution and continuous improvement.
Define and enforce governance standards for automation coverage targets, evidence SLAs, control performance metrics, and telemetry requirements.

6+ years of experience across Cyber Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC), with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross functional programs or products that deliver measurable compliance and risk outcomes.
Proven experience defining, scaling, and evolving governance automation or compliance platforms, including ownership of outcomes such as control validation, evidence quality, and audit readiness.
Strong technical fluency with cloud platforms, integrations, and automation concepts, with the ability to partner effectively with engineering teams to define requirements and evaluate implementation approaches.
Deep understanding of major security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NYDFS 500, PCI DSS, SOC, ISO 27001) and the ability to translate regulatory expectations into scalable governance capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead and align complex initiatives across GRC, engineering, risk, and audit stakeholders, with accountability for outcomes, adoption, and long-term sustainability.

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
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.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
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.

Staff Security Engineer – Cyber Governance, Automation

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