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Genworth Financial

Life and long-term care insurer

Lead Security Operations

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or seven or more years of equivalent relevant experience.
  • Significant progressive experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response, including leadership of a Computer Security Incident Response Team or comparable response function.
  • Demonstrated experience directing complex cybersecurity incidents and coordinating response across technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Strong technical knowledge of incident investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud environments.
  • Experience with security monitoring and investigation technologies, including security information and event management, endpoint detection and response, and security orchestration and automation tools.
  • Working knowledge of digital forensics, evidence handling, threat intelligence, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Experience developing incident response plans, playbooks, escalation frameworks, readiness exercises, and performance measures.
  • Ability to lead and develop technical professionals, establish operational discipline, and maintain clear accountability during high-pressure situations.
  • Strong judgment and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues, business impacts, and response decisions to senior leaders and nontechnical audiences.
  • Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services or insurance, including partnership with Legal, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance on incident-related requirements.
  • Ability to support incident escalations outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Computer Security Incident Response Team, setting priorities, developing team capabilities, and establishing clear accountability for incident readiness and response.
  • Direct cybersecurity incident response from initial triage and investigation through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
  • Coordinate broader incident response efforts across Cybersecurity, Technology, business teams, and external partners, ensuring clear ownership, timely escalation, and effective handoffs.
  • Maintain and enhance incident response plans, playbooks, severity criteria, and escalation procedures to support consistent execution.
  • Serve as a primary escalation point for significant cybersecurity incidents, translating technical findings into clear business impacts, response options, and leadership updates.
  • Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Risk, Communications, and Business Continuity teams to support incident decisions, notification assessments, and recovery coordination.
  • Guide incident investigations, including evidence preservation, forensic analysis, and documentation, engaging specialized internal resources and external providers as needed.
  • Lead tabletop exercises and response simulations to test readiness, clarify responsibilities, and address gaps before incidents occur.
  • Use incident trends, threat intelligence, and lessons learned to strengthen detection and response capabilities, improve playbooks, and reduce recurring issues.
  • Establish response metrics and reporting, oversee incident response service providers, and drive improvements in response speed, quality, and operational resilience.
  • Leverage artificial intelligence and automation to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats at machine speed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst, or comparable incident response credentials.

About the Company

Genworth Financial

Life and long-term care insurer

Genworth Financial offers life insurance, long-term care insurance, and select wealth management services to individuals and families. Its products provide financial protection: life insurance pays beneficiaries after death, long-term care coverage helps cover extended care costs, and wealth management through advisory and retirement solutions helps manage assets. The company stands out through its long history in insurance and finance, its diversified product mix, and its experience navigating regulatory and cost pressures in these segments. Its goal is to help families achieve financial security and peace of mind by protecting against health-related costs and preserving income and assets for retirement and care needs.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
2004

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