Position Responsibilities

As a Staff Engineer, you will:

Develop and drive the overall strategy for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), aligning it with the organization's business goals and objectivesProvide thought leadership in BCDR, staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our resilience postureConduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilitiesDesign and implement robust risk mitigation strategies and plans to ensure continuous business operationsLead the design and architecture of resilient and scalable systems, considering both on-premises and cloud-based solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate BCDR considerations into the development and deployment processesDevelop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans to address various disaster scenariosConduct regular simulations and drills to ensure the readiness of the organization in the event

of a disaster

Hands-on software engineering and SDLC best practices (Technical Review Documents, Architecture, Software Development, Software Reviews, Testing, Production Readiness Reviews, among others)Evaluate, select, and implement cutting-edge technologies and tools to enhance our BCDR capabilities including but not limited to processes, compliance, and visibilityStay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve our BCDR capabilitiesWork closely with executive leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to communicate the importance of BCDR and foster a culture of resilience.Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on BCDR matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and knowledge of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executivesAnalyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plansDetermine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning

Qualifications

Fluency and specialization in software development and best practices using modern programming languages such as Go, Java, and PythonUnderstanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including stateful services management and storageUnderstanding of networking, caches, key/value stores, load balancing, global load balancing, queues, DNS and CDN.Deep knowledge of SRE practices, methodologies, and principles, along with a solid understanding of on prem and public cloud-based network, compute, and storage technologiesIn-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture, IaaS and PaaS technologies, container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), cloud efficiency and observability etc.Strong background in incident managementAbility to create incident response playbooks, runbooks, incident triaging strategies, and post-incident analysis to drive continuous improvement in system reliability and availabilityExperience with open-source management and monitoring toolsExperience with infrastructure automation, tooling, and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Pulumi, etc.)Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance standardsExcellent leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and fostering professional growthStrong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational excellenceVisionary thinker with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunitiesExceptional leadership and communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesProven record of accomplishment of successfully leading and building software in large and complex organizationsOne or more of the following or relevant certifications are highly desired:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)AWS Certified DevOps EngineerAWS Cloud PractitionerGoogle Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

Experience

10+ years of professional experience in software engineering8+ years of experience with architecture and design6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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Annual Salary

$115,000.00 - $260,000.00

The 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.

 

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

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.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.