Senior Security Engineer, Application

Genworth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 96,700 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genworth is seeking an Application Security Engineer to manage secure application development across physical and cloud environments. This role includes collaborating with stakeholders on secure designs and identifying security risks.

The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerability scanning technologies, as well as deep knowledge of cloud environments. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and resources through direct and indirect leadership.
• Deep knowledge of assessing and prioritizing risk by thinking like a bad actor.
• Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support application vulnerability scanning technologies and AST platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and test secure applications.
• Evaluate and implement tools to improve security posture.

Skills

Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies

Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Programming experience (Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash)

Education

Computer Science or similar degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanning technologies

AST platforms

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Position Title: Application Security Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA; Lynchburg, VA

Your role

As an Application Security Engineer you will manage the technologies and processes supporting secure application development in both physical datacenter and cloud environments. You will provide application security services and support to internal partners to ensure adherence to the policies and standards of the company.

What you will be doing

• Manage and support application vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to design secure applications, test applications for security weakness, and partner on remediation of identified issues.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify, respond to, and remediate information security issues.
• Coordinate the orchestration, automation, and management of security technologies and platforms.
• Support day‑to‑day life cycle management, including identification, threat assessment, threat modeling and risk avoidance.
• Create reasonable and actionable reports showing direct impact to the security posture.
• Define and implement meaningful metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls through Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and security scorecards.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for Application Security; act as a key point of contact for critical issues, security risk assessments and triaging CI/CD issues with partners and stakeholders.
• Evaluate business and technical requirements to identify and implement tools, processes, and technologies to improve our security posture in our environments.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of existing compliance processes.

What you bring

• Computer Science or similar degree.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
• Formal experience with threat modeling.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, and resources through direct and indirect leadership.
• Deep knowledge of assessing and prioritizing risk with an ability to think like a bad actor and use that context to conduct threat models.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) concepts.
• Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle programs.
• Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800‑53.
• Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems.
• Programming experience with Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash.
• Experience with penetration testing and web application assessment.
• Experience assessing software compliance with HIPAA, PHI, PII and PCI regulations.

Employee Benefits & Well‑Being

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer‑Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer‑funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off ‑ Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & personal coaching)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Additional Information

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market‑based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job‑related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.