Lead, Network Security Operations

Prudential Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Newark, NJ
Salary
$123,700–$204,100 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $175k
This role $164k
$112k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$200,437 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $164k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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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 32 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,700–$202,050 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead, Network Security Operations

Lead, Network Security Operations joins the Global Technology team to lead a high-performing team of engineers in managing critical security infrastructure. This role involves overseeing daily security operations, including incident and change management, while providing technical leadership for rapid detection and resolution of priority incidents. The individual will manage the lifecycle and health of firewall platforms, proxy technologies like Zscaler, and Web Application Firewalls. Key responsibilities include mentoring a distributed team, coordinating cross-functional responses with engineering teams, and ensuring operational readiness for production changes. Required expertise includes experience with Check Point and Cisco ASA firewalls, routing protocols, client/server architectures, and network traffic flow. The role focuses on maintaining business continuity and improving security outcomes within a complex environment involving perimeter and edge security technologies to ensure high uptime and stability of infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead a distributed team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Oversee daily security operations including incident detection, resolution, and change management.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents and communicate status to senior leadership.
  • Manage the lifecycle, health, and optimization of firewall platforms and proxy technologies like Zscaler.
  • Review and approve operational changes while conducting necessary risk assessments.
  • Partner with engineering teams to align operations with design and roll out new security capabilities.
  • Improve operational workflows and standards to enhance efficiency and security outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8+ years of experience in Security Operations.
  • Experience managing network and perimeter security environments is required.
  • Must have hands-on experience with Check Point and Cisco ASA firewalls.
  • Must have experience with Proxy solutions, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Zscaler.
  • Requires a strong understanding of routing protocols, client/server architectures, and network traffic flow.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • CISSP or CCNP Security certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

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