Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response

About the role

Join our Cyber Defense and Response team at Prudential, a leader in financial services. As a Data Security Specialist, you'll contribute to strengthening our data security posture through proactive risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage information security alerts to identify potential risks to the organization.
• Analyze user activity, system events, and security telemetry to assess the significance of detected activities.
• Correlate alerts across multiple security tools and data sources to validate findings.
• Document analysis results and maintain clear records and outcomes.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk findings to relevant security or incident response teams.
• Collaborate with security engineering and business stakeholders to gather additional context during analysis.
• Track analysis outcomes and support remediation or follow-up actions when necessary.
• Identify patterns or recurring alert types that may indicate control gaps or emerging risks.
• Aid in refining triage procedures, playbooks, and alert handling processes.
• Contribute to reporting and metrics related to alert volume, triage outcomes, and incident trends.
• Stay informed on emerging threats and tactics that may impact the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of cloud and on-premise data security controls.
• Experience conducting analysis of events/triggers and correlating disparate data to understand potential security concerns.
• Basic understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Familiarity with tools such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), or Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and security concepts.

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS Security Specialty

Benefits

Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. 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. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Pay

$96,200.00 to $158,800.00

Schedule

N/A