Senior Security Engineer, Data

Genworth Financial

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richmond, VALynchburg, VA
Salary
$96,700–$145,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
101 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $121k
$83k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$207,665 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $121k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Genworth Financial

Genworth Financial is a financial services company focused on mortgage insurance, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and annuity products to help people protect their financial well-being. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

Genworth Financial currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,900–$187,000 across 25 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Security Engineer, Data

As a Senior Security Engineer, Data, you will join the security team to operationalize and scale the organization’s data security program. You will manage day-to-day operations of data security platforms, perform onboarding of new data sources, and maintain scanning coverage across various environments. Your daily responsibilities include tuning classification rules, optimizing DLP policies, identifying overexposed sensitive data for remediation, and conducting risk analysis to recommend mitigation strategies. You will also collaborate with application, cloud, and business teams to improve protection outcomes while participating in governance forums. The role requires expertise in data classification, encryption, tokenization, and security frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001. Required technical skills include experience with platforms such as BigID, Varonis, Spirion, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, or Symantec, along with familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 91 postings across 43 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of enterprise data security platforms.
  • Onboard new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across various environments.
  • Tune classification rules and validation processes to improve accuracy.
  • Optimize DLP policies and enforcement mechanisms to balance protection with usability.
  • Identify overexposed or misclassified sensitive data and drive remediation efforts.
  • Conduct risk analyses of data exposure and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Validate the effectiveness of encryption, labeling, and other data protection controls.
  • Automate data discovery, classification, and response workflows to improve operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

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

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