Data Security Engineer - Protect Data & Govern Risk

Genworth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Genworth is looking for a Data Security Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia, to manage and enhance the organization's data security program. This role involves safeguarding sensitive data through operational visibility and governance, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders to minimize data exposure risk.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, alongside hands-on experience in data security practices, with strong expertise in DLP solutions and security frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or related domain.
• Hands-on experience with at least one data security platform.
• Strong understanding of data protection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of data security platforms.
• Perform onboarding of new data sources and maintain scanning coverage.
• Continuously tune classification rules to improve accuracy.

Skills

Data classification principles

Cybersecurity

Data protection techniques

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)

Hands-on experience with DLP solutions

Experience in enterprise IT environments

Education

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

Tools

BigID

Varonis

Microsoft Purview

Kubernetes

Job description

Genworth is looking for a Data Security Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia, to manage and enhance the organization's data security program. This role involves safeguarding sensitive data through operational visibility and governance, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders to minimize data exposure risk.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, alongside hands-on experience in data security practices, with strong expertise in DLP solutions and security frameworks.