Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth seeks a Senior Security Engineer, Data to operationalize and scale the organization’s data security program, overseeing data discovery, classification, and protection across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of data security platforms.
• Onboard new data sources and maintain comprehensive scanning across environments.
• Continuously adjust classification rules and validation workflows to improve accuracy.
• Fine-tune data loss prevention policies and enforcement to balance protection with usability.
• Detect overexposed, misclassified, or unprotected sensitive data and lead remediation efforts.
• Analyze data exposure risks and propose concrete mitigation strategies.
• Verify the effectiveness of data protection controls such as DLP, encryption, and labeling.
• Support investigations of data related incidents and deliver root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with application, data, cloud, and business teams to enhance protection outcomes.
• Advise stakeholders on data classification, labeling, and handling best practices.
• Participate in governing groups 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 threats, data leakage, and AI data misuse.
• Contribute to shaping the enterprise data security roadmap and strategy.
• Support the adoption of new data security and privacy capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or a related domain.
• 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 grasp of data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience operating in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS).
• Proficiency 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 employer-sponsored retirement plan (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 and certification support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and employee assistance program resources
• Caregiver and mental health support services

Additional Information

• National Range: $96,700 - $145,000
• Disclaimer: This role aligns with a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and other factors. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on individual and company performance; incentive compensation is not guaranteed.