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About Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager.
Prudential Financial currently has
35 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$123,700–$191,950
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Lead, Cyber Security Operations joins the Cyber Defense & Response organization to safeguard the enterprise through advanced security operations. This role involves managing triage, event handling, and initial threat assessment while providing shift-level leadership to manage active security events and emerging threats. The individual will coordinate alert intake, optimize runbooks, drive automation and orchestration efforts, and mentor junior analysts to improve reporting skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality control in documentation and collaborating with stakeholders to implement risk burndown strategies. Required expertise includes experience with SIEM, SOAR, XDR/EDR, IDS/IPS, and various enterprise technologies like networking appliances, identity access management, and cloud platforms. The role focuses on solving complex security problems by identifying anomalies across networks and systems while enhancing global cyber resiliency within the financial services domain.
Provide shift-level operational leadership while managing resources based on active security events and business risks.
Coordinate and optimize the intake, triage, and prioritization of security alerts within defined SLAs.
Validate and coordinate the escalation of security events to ensure they have sufficient analytical context before reaching downstream teams.
Maintain high standards for event handling quality control and documentation across all recorded activities.
Drive continuous improvement of runbooks, standard operating procedures, and automated processes to reduce operational inefficiencies.
Mentor junior analysts by reviewing their work and providing guidance on best practices and reporting skills.
Leverage data-driven insights and automation to enhance security architecture and global cyber resiliency.
What we're looking for
Must have 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity-focused role.
Must have at least 2 years of experience in security operations.
Strong knowledge of security event handling, detection methodologies, and SOC operations is required.
Must possess a strong understanding of enterprise technologies including operating systems, networking, identity access management, and cloud/SaaS platforms.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, XDR/EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools is required.
Ability to analyze security data across networks and systems to identify anomalies and distinguish real threats from false positives.
Experience driving automation and orchestration efforts to improve efficiency is required.
Relevant certifications such as GIAC GCIH, GSOC, GCFA, or GNFA are preferred.
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