Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth is seeking a Senior Security Engineer, Data to operationalize and scale the organization’s data security program, overseeing data discovery, classification, and protection across enterprise environments. The role is based in Richmond, Virginia with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of data security platforms
• Onboard new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across environments
• Continuously adjust classification rules and validation workflows to improve accuracy
• Refine data loss prevention policies and enforcement to balance protection with usability
• Detect overexposed, misclassified, or unprotected sensitive data and lead remediation
• Analyze data exposure risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Verify the effectiveness of data protection controls such as DLP, encryption, and labeling
• Assist in data related incident investigations and provide root cause analyses
• Collaborate with application, data, cloud, and business teams to enhance data protection outcomes
• Advise 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 onboarding, tuning, and governance processes
• Stay informed on evolving risks such as insider threat, data leakage, and AI data misuse
• Contribute to improvements in the enterprise data security strategy and roadmap
• Support adoption of new capabilities related to data security and privacy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with at least one data security platform (BigID, Varonis, Spirion) or a DLP solution (Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec)
• Strong understanding of data classification and governance principles
• Solid knowledge of data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization)
• Strong familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
• Experience operating in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Technologies

• BigID
• Varonis
• Spirion
• Microsoft Purview
• Forcepoint
• Symantec
• Linux
• Kubernetes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Multiple 401(k) savings plan options
• Auto enrollment in an employer-directed retirement account funded by the employer
• 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 and certification support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources
• Caregiver and mental health support services

Compensation

The base annual salary range is USD 96,700 to 145,000. This position is eligible for a bonus incentive plan, with payout determined by individual and company performance.

Additional Information

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, the role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan, with incentive compensation based on performance and not guaranteed.