Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Specialist, Data Security – Cyber Defense and Response. This role is part of the Cyber Defense and Response team, which is dedicated to a culture where proactive risk management is part of its DNA. The Specialist of Data Security will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and tech leads to strengthen the organization’s data security posture. This role is responsible for analyzing data security alerts and requires expertise and experience in data security, excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. The individual will demonstrate strong business acumen and maintain a continuous learning mindset.

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 the scope of a potential data security concern.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review and triage information security alerts to determine potential risk to the organization.
• Conduct analysis of user activity, system events, and security telemetry to assess whether activity is suspicious or policy-violating.
• 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 appropriate 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 needed.
• Identify patterns or recurring alert types that may indicate control gaps or emerging risks.
• Assist 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.

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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree