Principal Security Engineer

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards & incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) options

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. is seeking a Principal Security Engineer in Richmond, VA. This senior role leads complex security engineering initiatives across applications, infrastructure, and cloud, championing automation and secure technology adoption.

You will collaborate with engineering, risk, and operations to strengthen detection and response, while mentoring junior staff and guiding resilient security designs across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced security certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP preferred.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security engineering initiatives across applications, infrastructure and cloud.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to security professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security with business goals.
• Improve cyber resilience, detection and response capabilities.

Skills

12+ years experience

Security engineering

Cloud security

Automation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CISSP

GIAC

CCSP

Job description

## Principal Security EngineerApply: Richmond, Virginia: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: REQ-260390**About Us**At Genworth and CareScout, we're on a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience. The truth is, most of us will help a parent, spouse, family member, friend, or neighbor navigate aging and care at some point in our lives. We've beenthere ourselves. That's why we're building better ways to help people find, fund, and understand aging care all while being supported every step of theway.We're a team of curious problem-solvers, compassionate listeners, and people who care about making a difference. We value diverse perspectives andare committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic self.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:* Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.* Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.* Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.* Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.If you’re looking to build a meaningful career while helping transform the aging experience for millions of families, we’d love to hear from you.**POSITION TITLE**Principal Security Engineer**POSITION LOCATION**This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants. \\*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST. **YOUR ROLE**The Principal Security Engineer is a senior technical leader within Genworth's Cybersecurity organization, responsible for leading complex security engineering initiatives and advancing the company's security operations capabilities. This role provides deep technical expertise, drives execution of high-priority and high-complexity initiatives, and develops scalable solutions that reduce risk and strengthen Genworth's overall security posture. Principal Security Engineer serves as a trusted technical advisor who transforms emerging challenges into practical outcomes, improves cyber resilience, enhances detection and response capabilities, and enables secure adoption of modern technologies across the enterprise.**What You Will Be Doing*** Influence complex, high-impact cybersecurity engineering initiatives across application security, infrastructure and cloud security, vulnerability and exposure management, security services, privileged access, automation, and related domains through technical expertise, collaboration, and trusted advisory capabilities.* Troubleshoot and help resolve escalated technical issues by conducting root-cause analysis, advising on remediation approaches, and promoting sustainable solutions.* Influence the design, integration, and enhancement of security capabilities and controls across enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and technology delivery processes.* Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to address emerging technical and execution challenges, helping teams navigate ambiguity and progress solutions from concept through implementation.* Partner with engineering, architecture, infrastructure, operations, application, risk, and business teams to align priorities, build consensus, and drive successful security outcomes.* Champion improvements in security processes, tooling, automation, and orchestration to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen prevention, detection, and response capabilities.* Assess complex technical options and influence decision-making by recommending approaches that balance security risk, business objectives, regulatory expectations, operational impact, and long-term sustainability.* Serve as a trusted technical advisor by providing guidance, mentoring, peer reviews, and thought leadership to security and technology professionals without direct management responsibility.**What you bring*** Significant progressive experience in cybersecurity or security engineering, typically 12+ years, with recognized expertise in solving complex enterprise security challenges.* Broad technical knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains, such as application and software security, infrastructure and cloud security, vulnerability and exposure management, security tooling and services, identity or privileged access, detection and response, and security automation.* Demonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise security solutions, not solely advising, governing, or coordinating the work of others.* Ability to independently solve ambiguous, high-impact problems requiring innovative thinking, sound judgment, and consideration of enterprise-wide implications.* Strong ability to influence technical decisions, align cross-functional teams, and communicate complex security concepts to technical and business stakeholders.* Experience guiding and developing other technical professionals through expertise, mentoring, design review, and hands-on partnerships.* Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.* Relevant advanced security certification, such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent, preferred.**COMPENSATION**National Range: $144,800-$224,000 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.**ADDITIONAL*** This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.**Employee Benefits & Well-Being**Genworth|CareScout employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.* 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 & legal management)* Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services