Security Engineer, Application

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare coverage

401(k) options

Paid time off

Education and training support

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking an Application Security Engineer to lead secure development practices across on-premise and cloud environments. The role emphasizes vulnerability management, AST tooling, and collaboration with developers to remediate findings.

You will contribute to threat modeling, security assessments, and automated security controls within a hybrid work model. A CS or related degree and 3+ years’ experience are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• 3+ years in a Security Engineering role with emphasis on Application Security.
• Experience with cloud environments and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain application vulnerability scanning tools and AST platforms.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support security investigations and remediation activities for security incidents.
• Assist in administration and monitoring of security technologies and automation platforms.
• Contribute to threat modeling, risk reduction, and security metrics reporting.
• Prepare reports and dashboards showing application security posture and KRIs.
• Assist with CI/CD security reviews and remediation tracking.
• Evaluate and implement security tools and processes to strengthen posture.
• Support governance activities with security reviews and documentation.

Skills

Threat modeling

Cloud platforms

Vulnerability scanning

DevSecOps

IaC/PaC

Secure SDLC

Programming/Scripting

HIPAA/PHI/PII/PCI

Education

CS or related degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

AST platforms

Cloud security tooling

Job description

At Genworth/CareScout, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.

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.

Position Title: Security Engineer, Application

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position location: Richmond, Va., Lynchburg, Va.

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:

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 be responsible for providing application security services and support to internal partners to ensure adherence to the policies and standards of the company. As an ideal candidate you will have 3+ years of experience in a Security Engineering role with proven experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, and experience securing applications in cloud environments.

What you will be doing:

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of application vulnerability scanning tools, Application Security Testing (AST) platforms, and cloud security technologies.
• Partner with development teams and business stakeholders to help identify application security vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support security investigations and remediation activities related to application and information security issues.
• Assist in the administration, monitoring, and day-to-day operation of security technologies and automation platforms.
• Participate in security assessments, threat identification activities, basic threat modeling exercises, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Help generate reports and dashboards that provide visibility into application security findings and overall security posture.
• Contribute to the collection and tracking of security metrics, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and security scorecards.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine application security inquiries and assist with vulnerability triage, CI/CD security reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of security tools, processes, and technologies designed to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Support compliance and governance activities by assisting with security reviews, documentation, and continuous process improvements.
• Learn and apply secure coding principles, industry security standards, and organizational security requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with senior Application Security Engineers to gain experience in application security testing, cloud security, and DevSecOps practices.

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 prioritization of 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 (IaaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) Concepts.
• Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle programs.
• Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks outlined by standards such as SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53.
• Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems.
• Scripting or programming experience (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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $77,800 - $117,000

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. regulations.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth 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

Genworth Financial, Inc (“Genworth” (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth and its CareScout businesses provide guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long-term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company and majority-owner of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. Genworth Mexico Genworth US We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees.

That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential. 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.