Lead, Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Are you passionate about safeguarding organizations from within by integrating innovative analytics, strategic prevention, and cyber defense capabilities? Our Cyber Defense and Response team is dedicated to a culture where proactive risk management is part of our DNA. When you join Prudential as a Lead of Data Security, you’ll unlock a high-impact career path, while continuously growing your expertise at one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Your Team & Role As a Data Security Lead, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and tech leads to strengthen our organization’s data security posture. You will oversee quality control of data security technical controls. In addition to expertise and experience in data security, you will bring excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. You will champion agile methodologies, demonstrate strong business acumen, foster an inclusive leadership style, and maintain a continuous learning mindset in all aspects of your work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
• Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
• Analytical problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
• Expertise in cloud and on-premise data security controls
• Proficiency in conducting quality control assessments
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Access Service Broker (CASB), and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).

Nice To Haves

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Insider Threat Program Manager (CITPM)
• AWS Security Specialty

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality control assessments of data security controls across cloud and on-premise platforms.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of technical security controls in protecting sensitive data.
• Identify gaps or weaknesses in implemented security controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify that security controls comply with business/corporate function requirements, organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with platform owners and technical teams to ensure proper configuration and maintenance of data security controls.
• Document findings from quality control reviews and track remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain checklists and procedures for quality control processes related to data security.
• Monitor platform updates and changes to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness of security controls.
• Support audits by providing evidence of quality control over security controls.
• Provide feedback and training to technical teams on best practices for data security controls.
• Stay informed about new threats and vulnerabilities affecting technical platforms and adjust quality control processes accordingly.
• Report quality control outcomes, relevant metrics, and identified risks to management and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level