Lead, Insider Risk - Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial

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Newark, NJ
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105 days ago
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TL;DR · Lead, Insider Risk - Cyber Defense & Response

JOB TITLE: Lead, Insider Risk - Cyber Defense & Response As a Lead, Insider Risk - Cyber Defense & Response, you will join the Cyber Defense and Response team to mitigate internal threats by integrating technical and non-technical information. You will lead the end-to-end investigative lifecycle, including digital forensics, evidence preservation, and remediation. Your daily work involves coordinating with HR, Legal, and IT stakeholders to triage incidents, analyze behavioral indicators, and identify organizational control gaps. You will drive prevention initiatives through policy improvements and targeted awareness training. The role requires expertise in user activity monitoring, behavioral analytics, and forensic analysis software. You must navigate complex regulatory and privacy requirements while utilizing SIEM platforms and data integration tools to translate investigation outcomes into actionable intelligence for leadership to protect the organization from emerging internal risks.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end triage and investigations of insider risk events while enforcing consistent investigative standards.
  • Conduct digital forensics, evidence collection, and preservation while maintaining a strict chain-of-custody.
  • Analyze insider risk incidents to identify behavioral indicators, root causes, and organizational control gaps.
  • Coordinate with HR, Legal, and IT teams to ensure consistent handling of insider risk cases.
  • Provide executive reporting that translates investigation outcomes and behavioral trends into actionable intelligence.
  • Drive prevention initiatives by improving policies, controls, and targeted awareness programs based on findings.
  • Mature insider risk capabilities by incorporating threat intelligence and behavioral analytics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in user activity monitoring, digital forensics, and behavioral analytics.
  • Experience with insider risk detection and response strategies.
  • Knowledge of data integration tools, SIEM platforms, and forensic analysis software.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements related to employee monitoring and insider risk programs.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to influence training and awareness for purposes of insider risk mitigation.
  • Relevant Certifications: GCFA, GCFR, CISSP, GCTI, or CITPM (preferred).

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