Principal Security Engineer | Hybrid Cyber Defense

gnw; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare coverage

401(k) options

Employer-funded retirement account

Paid time off & holidays

Disability, life, and long-term care

Tuition reimbursement & training

Wellness and mental health support

Caregiver support

Job summary

Genworth is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead complex security initiatives across application, infrastructure and cloud security. You will drive high-priority projects, develop scalable solutions, and strengthen cyber resilience while guiding teams across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in cybersecurity, broad domain expertise, and a track record of delivering enterprise security solutions. This hybrid Virginia role offers meaningful impact and core business hours.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Broad knowledge across application, infrastructure, cloud and security domains.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
• Advanced security certification preferred (CISSP, GIAC, CCSP).
• Strong influencing skills and ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact cybersecurity engineering initiatives across domains such as application security, infrastructure and cloud security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues with root-cause analysis.
• Influence design and integration of security capabilities across enterprise environments.
• Provide strategic guidance to address emerging challenges from concept to implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive security outcomes.
• Champion improvements in security tooling, automation, and orchestration.
• Assess options balancing security risk, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor with mentoring and peer reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security engineering

Application security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security tooling

Privileged access

Detection & response

Security automation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Advanced security certification (CISSP, GIAC, CCSP)

Job description

Genworth is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead complex security initiatives across application, infrastructure and cloud security. You will drive high-priority projects, develop scalable solutions, and strengthen cyber resilience while guiding teams across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in cybersecurity, broad domain expertise, and a track record of delivering enterprise security solutions. This hybrid Virginia role offers meaningful impact and core business hours.