Specialist, Data Loss Prevention at Prudential Financial in Newark, New Jersey

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Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions. 

Your Team & Role

As a Specialist, Data Loss Prevention, you will serve as a critical member of the Insider Risk Team, working to mitigate information security risk to the Prudential enterprise. You will serve as a DLP subject matter expert, proactively refining technology requirements and opportunities for automation to better mitigate data loss. You will identify and respond to events and incidents associated with data loss and will partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to reduce risk.

In addition to applied experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do. 

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day 

• Perform analysis and remediation of data loss events .


• Identify governance, process and data loss resiliency improvement areas; propose changes to eliminate redundant work by leveraging automation.


• Partner with business stakeholders to align the DLP function with business strategies, goals, missions, and objectives.


• Conduct research to improve accuracy across systems and minimize false positives through use of technology and data analytics.


• Analyze event metrics to inform and enhance company’s security posture and improve existing monitoring and response processes.


• Drive technology requirements; engineer and tune alerts generated from DLP systems and other technologies.


• Work closely with the cyber defense team to respond to potential or real high-risk threats.


• Lead DLP rule development lifecycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance.


• Create and maintain security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with Prudential’s enterprise requirements.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring 

• Comprehensive expertise in end-to-end DLP management, including overseeing and implementing security solutions within cloud ecosystems.


• Proficiency with data protection and security operations through use of DLP tools and cloud security technologies.


• Experience with supporting multiple cloud computing platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure or Google Cloud environments).


• Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the business.
  
  
  • An applied understanding of relevant and emerging technologies and an ability to embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day.
  
  
  • Minimum 3 years of meaningful professional experience with emphasis on cybersecurity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field.
  
  
  • Experience utilizing security tools such as Endpoint Detection & Response, Security Information & Event Management, and Splunk are preferred
  
  
  • Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
  
  
  • Experience configuring policy and regular expressions preferred.
  
  
  
  

Applied Experience with Several of the Following:

• Digital Forensics 


• Cyber Incident Response 


• Insider Risk Investigations 


• Threat Hunting and Adversary Emulation 


• DFIR Automation and Engineering 


• Cyber Threat Intelligence 

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can 

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. 

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $97,300.00 to $144,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

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