Data Security Analyst

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POSITION TITLE

Data Security Analyst

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond VA or Lynchburg VA

YOUR ROLE

Ensuring the protection of sensitive enterprise data is critical to safeguarding our customers, employees, and business operations. As a Data Security Analyst, you will support the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of data security controls across the organization. In this role, you will assist in protecting data across cloud, endpoint, and on-premises environments, while supporting initiatives such as data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, encryption, and data governance. You will partner with teams across IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance to help strengthen the organization’s data security posture.
This position provides an opportunity to develop foundational cybersecurity skills while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise data security tools, processes, and frameworks.

What you will be doing

• Support implementation of enterprise data classification and labeling standards
• Assist with identification and inventory of sensitive data across systems
• Help enforce data handling, retention, and protection policies
• Partner with data owners and business stakeholders to improve data governance practices
• Assist with execution and monitoring of data security controls aligned to regulatory requirements and internal frameworks
• Support audit and assessment activities through documentation and evidence collection
• Support administration and tuning of data security tools
• Assist in improving alert fidelity and reducing false positives
• Contribute to reporting and dashboards for data security metrics
• Support automation and process improvement efforts where applicable
• Stay informed on emerging data security threats and trends (e.g., insider risk, data leakage)
• Participate in team knowledge-sharing and training initiatives
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in data protection processes

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science Foundational understanding of:
  o Information security principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense-in-depth)
  o Data protection concepts (classification, encryption, DLP)
• Basic knowledge of enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, or networking concepts)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

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