Specialist, Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial

Hybrid Actively hiring
Newark, NJ Posted 134 days ago $96,200$158,800 / year

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TL;DR

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) liaison on the Global Technology Operations team at Prudential Financial, you will play a crucial role in transforming intelligence insights into actionable defense strategies for security teams. Your daily tasks include analyzing internal telemetry and external intelligence sources to identify indicators of threats, providing guidance on monitoring patterns, and enhancing automation processes to improve efficiency. You will also deliver briefings to stakeholders on emerging risks and integrate threat intelligence into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. This role requires expertise in structured analytical frameworks like the Diamond Model and MITRE ATT&CK, as well as experience with agile development methodologies and cloud security tools. Preferred qualifications include GIAC certifications, Python or PowerShell for automation, and familiarity with adversary emulation techniques.

Skills

SIEM MITRE ATT&CK Python PowerShell AWS Cloud Security Digital Forensics Threat Hunting Adversary Emulation Automation CI/CD MITRE ATLAS MITRE D3FEND

What you'll do

  • Analyze internal telemetry and external intelligence sources to identify threat patterns.
  • Translate intelligence insights into actionable detection guidance for security teams.
  • Deliver briefings on emerging threats to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Enhance and automate CTI processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Integrate threat intelligence into SIEM and other security tools for enriched detection.
  • Apply structured analytical frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to assess adversary behaviors.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in analyzing security events from multiple sources including SIEM and EDR systems.
  • Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework for mapping adversary behaviors.
  • Ability to apply structured analytical frameworks like the Diamond model and Analysis of Competing Hypotheses.
  • Experience defining Priority Intelligence Requirements and enhancing CTI processes.
  • Familiarity with cloud security and SaaS environments, including relevant certifications.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience in engaging external partners and industry groups.
  • Skill in automation using Python or PowerShell for threat intelligence workflows.

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $128k
$84k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $139,500–$186,643 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 29 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,350–$204,100 across 28 roles with salary data.

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