Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off including 12 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Training Support

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. is hiring a Data Security Engineer in Richmond, Virginia to manage day-to-day operations of data security platforms. You will be responsible for protecting sensitive enterprise data and ensuring compliance with security governance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of related experience, and hands-on expertise with data security and DLP solutions. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data security or related domain.
• Hands-on experience with DLP solutions like Microsoft Purview.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of data security platforms.
• Conduct analysis of data exposure risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support data-related incident investigations and provide root cause analysis.

Skills

Data security platforms

DLP solutions

Cybersecurity

Data classification

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

BigID

Varonis

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Data Security Engineer – Richmond

Protecting sensitive enterprise data requires continuous visibility, governance, and enforcement across increasingly complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of data security platforms
• Perform onboarding of new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across environments
• Continuously tune classification rules and validation processes to improve accuracy
• Optimize DLP policies and enforcement mechanisms to balance protection and usability
• Identify overexposed, misclassified, or unprotected sensitive data and drive remediation
• Conduct analysis of data exposure risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Validate effectiveness of data protection controls (e.g., DLP, encryption, labeling)
• Support data-related incident investigations and provide root cause analysis
• Work with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve data protection outcomes
• Guide stakeholders on data classification, labeling, and handling best practices
• Participate in working groups and governance forums to align on data security strategy
• Coordinate with SOC, Identity, and Privacy teams for integrated security operations
• Identify opportunities to automate data discovery, classification, and response workflows
• Improve operational processes for onboarding, tuning, and governance
• Stay current on evolving risks (e.g., insider threat, data leakage, AI/data misuse)
• Contribute to improvements in enterprise data security strategy and roadmap
• Support adoption of new capabilities related to data security and privacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems
• 3+ years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or related domain
• Hands‑on experience with at least one data security platform (e.g., BigID, Varonis, Spirion)
• Hands‑on experience with at least one DLP solution (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec)
• Strong understanding of data classification and governance principles
• Strong understanding of data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization)
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards
• Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options and Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account (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 & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.