Senior Manager, Network Security at Genworth Financial

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Security Strategy, Firewall Management, Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Team Leadership, Network Architecture, Vendor Management, Security Governance, Infrastructure as Code, Risk Reduction, Microsegmentation, SASE Architecture

Industry

Insurance

Description

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: • Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. • Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. • Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. • Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. Senior Manager, Network Security POSITION LOCATION Richmond, VA Lynchburg, VA YOUR ROLE The Senior Manager, Network Security is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of enterprise network security services. This role oversees a team of network security engineers and analysts responsible for securing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures through the implementation of firewalls, secure access solutions, segmentation technologies, threat prevention platforms, and security monitoring capabilities. The Senior Manager, Network Security partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security Operations, Risk, Architecture, Application Development, and business stakeholders to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and data. This leader drives continuous improvement, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic modernization initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on service reliability and cyber risk reduction. What you will be doing • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Network Security Engineers, Analysts, and Technical Leads. • Define team goals, performance metrics, development plans, and succession strategies. • Establish operational standards, engineering practices, and service management processes. • Manage staffing, budgeting, vendor relationships, and strategic planning activities. • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. • Develop and execute the enterprise network security roadmap aligned with business objectives and cybersecurity strategy. • Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Security Architecture teams on future-state designs. • Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging security technologies and best practices. • Define standards for secure network design across campuses, data centers, cloud environments, and remote access services. • Ensure security architectures support scalability, resilience, and regulatory requirements. • Oversee design, implementation, and support of: o Next-generation firewalls o Secure web gateways o Network access control (NAC) o VPN and remote access solutions o Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) o Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) technologies o Microsegmentation platforms o Cloud network security controls o DNS and DDI security services o Network intrusion prevention systems (IPS) o DDoS protection solutions • Lead firewall policy governance, rule lifecycle management, and security policy optimization initiatives. • Ensure high availability and performance of network security platforms. • Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives where applicable. What you bring • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • 10+ years of experience in network engineering, network security, or network architecture roles with 3+ years of proven management experience. • Working knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networking technologies. • Strong expertise in several of the following technologies: o Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access, Panorama, NGFW, SCM) o Akamai Guardicore o Infoblox o SD-WAN platforms o SASE architectures o Cloud networking/security services o Network Access Control (NAC) o Security Analytics platforms o ZTNA • Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability. • Clear communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences. • Collaborative mindset with an emphasis on cross‑team partnership. • Ability to lead through change, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple concurrent initiatives. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in vendor and contract management, particularly with managed services providers. • Experience supporting distributed teams across multiple time zones. • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001 to help assess and enhance network controls. • Experience developing and maturing KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs. • Industry Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, PCNSE, etc.) 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 This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Genworth Financial, Inc (“Genworth”) (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth and its CareScout businesses provide guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long-term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company and majority-owner of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. Genworth Mexico Genworth US We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of enterprise network security services across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Manage a team of engineers to implement firewalls, secure access solutions, and threat prevention platforms while ensuring regulatory compliance.