Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth; Richmond (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness support

Caregiver and mental health services

Bonus incentive plan eligibility

Job summary

Genworth is seeking a Senior Security Engineer, Data, based in Richmond, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during core business hours.

You will own data security platforms, onboard data sources, refine classification rules, and partner with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve data protection outcomes. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or IS.
• At least 3 years of data security experience.
• Experience with data security platforms such as BigID/Varonis/Spirion.
• Experience with DLP tools such as Purview/Forcepoint/Symantec.
• Strong knowledge of data classification and governance.
• Understanding of data protection methods (DLP, encryption, tokenization).
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS.
• Experience in enterprise IT environments including cloud, endpoint, SaaS.
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities

• We own the day-to-day operation of data security platforms.
• We onboard new data sources and maintain scanning coverage.
• We refine classification rules and validation processes.
• We optimize DLP policies balancing protection with usability.
• We identify misclassified or exposed data and drive remediation.
• We assess data exposure risks and recommend mitigations.
• We validate data protection controls and labeling.
• We support data-related incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• We partner with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve protection.
• We advise stakeholders on data classification and handling best practices.
• We participate in governance forums to align on data security strategy.
• We coordinate with SOC, Identity, and Privacy teams to support security operations.
• We look for ways to automate discovery, classification, and response workflows.
• We improve onboarding, tuning, and governance processes.
• We stay current on insider risk, data leakage, and AI/data misuse.

Skills

3+ years data security experience

Data classification & governance

Data protection methods (DLP, encrypt,

Enterprise IT environments (cloud, end

Linux & Kubernetes

NIST, ISO 27001, CIS familiarity

Education

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

Tools

BigID

Varonis

Spirion

Microsoft Purview

Forcepoint DLP

Symantec DLP

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• At least 3 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or a closely related field
• Practical experience with at least one data security platform such as BigID, Varonis, or Spirion
• Practical experience with at least one DLP solution such as Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, or Symantec
• Strong knowledge of data classification and governance principles
• Strong understanding of data protection methods, including DLP, encryption, and tokenization
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments, including cloud, endpoint, and SaaS
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Responsibilities

• We own the day-to-day operation of our data security platforms
• We onboard new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across environments
• We continuously refine classification rules and validation processes to improve accuracy
• We optimize DLP policies and enforcement controls to balance protection with usability
• We identify overexposed, misclassified, or unprotected sensitive data and drive remediation
• We assess data exposure risks and recommend mitigation measures
• We validate the effectiveness of data protection controls such as DLP, encryption, and labeling
• We support data-related incident investigations and perform root cause analysis
• We partner with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve data protection outcomes
• We advise stakeholders on data classification, labeling, and handling best practices
• We take part in working groups and governance forums to align on data security strategy
• We coordinate with SOC, Identity, and Privacy teams to support integrated security operations
• We look for ways to automate data discovery, classification, and response workflows
• We improve operational processes for onboarding, tuning, and governance
• We stay current on emerging risks such as insider threat, data leakage, and AI or data misuse
• We contribute to enhancements in the enterprise data security strategy and roadmap
• We support adoption of new data security and privacy capabilities

Company

We are Genworth, a company dedicated to helping families navigate the aging journey with confidence through compassionate guidance, products, and services. We value diverse perspectives, inclusion, and belonging, and we support our communities through the Genworth Foundation, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. This role is for a Senior Security Engineer, Data based in Richmond, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during core business hours. Sponsorship is not available for this position. We also offer a broad benefits package that includes competitive pay, healthcare coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, family leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness support, and caregiver and mental health services, along with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan.