Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) options

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training & certification support

Wellness program

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc in Richmond, VA is hiring a Senior Security Engineer, Data to operationalize and scale our data security program. You will manage data discovery, classification, and protection while aligning with governance and compliance goals.

Lead with independence, partner with stakeholders, and reduce data exposure risk while enabling secure business operations across hybrid in‑office and remote workdays.

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 data security platforms or DLP solutions.
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of data security platforms.
• Onboard new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across environments.
• Tune classification rules and validation processes to improve accuracy.
• Optimize DLP policies balancing protection and usability.
• Identify overexposed or misclassified data and drive remediation.
• Analyze data exposure risks and recommend mitigations.
• Validate effectiveness of data protection controls (DLP, encryption, labeling).
• Support data-related incident investigations and provide root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve protection.
• Guide stakeholders on data classification, labeling, and handling best practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data classification

Data protection techniques

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or IS

Tools

BigID

Varonis

Spirion

Job description

At Genworth, 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

Senior Security Engineer, Data

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond 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

Protecting sensitive enterprise data requires continuous visibility, governance, and enforcement across increasingly complex environments. As a Senior Security Engineer, Data, you will play a key role in operationalizing and scaling the organization’s data security program. You will be responsible for managing and improving data discovery, classification, and protection capabilities. This includes tuning controls, validating effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, risk, and compliance expectations. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of independence, partner with business and technical stakeholders, and contribute directly to reducing data exposure risk while enabling secure business operations.

What you will be doing

• 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

What you bring

• 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: o Data security platform (e.g., BigID, Varonis, Spirion) o DLP solution (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec)
• Strong understanding of: o Data classification and governance principles o Data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization) o 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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000 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.

Genworth Financial, Inc (Genworth) (NYSE: GNW)

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.