Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Newark, NJ
Salary
$96,200–$158,800 / yr
Posted
59 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $128k
$84k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $137,831–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $165k 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 · Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response

Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response joins the Cyber Defense and Response team to support the organization's data security posture through proactive risk management and collaboration with platform owners and product teams. This role involves executing quality control activities, monitoring security controls across cloud and on-premises platforms, and validating the effectiveness of technical protections for sensitive data. Daily responsibilities include identifying control gaps, tracking remediation efforts, reviewing configurations against regulatory requirements, and maintaining documentation for audits while preparing metrics for leadership. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in a technical field and foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Preferred skills include experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) technologies to solve complex data protection challenges within the enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Perform quality control assessments of data security controls across cloud and on-premises platforms.
  • Validate the effectiveness of technical controls protecting sensitive data.
  • Identify control gaps and track remediation activities for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Review security configurations to ensure alignment with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain documentation, procedures, and evidence required for audits.
  • Monitor changes to data security platforms and perform ongoing control validations.
  • Create reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data security processes and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and data security principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with cloud and on-premises security technologies.
  • Understanding of security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Preferred exposure to DLP, SIEM, CASB, and DSPM technologies.
  • Experience supporting audits, documentation, or security assessments is a plus.
  • Preferred certifications include GSEC, CISSP (or pursuing), Microsoft Security Fundamentals, or AWS Certified Security.

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