Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer - CASB and DSPM

Prudential Ins Co of America in; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and parental/military leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Prudential Financial, Inc. is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate data security controls across cloud and SaaS environments.

Focus areas include CASB, DSPM, and Microsoft 365 security, utilizing Z Scaler or similar products to protect sensitive data and monitor cloud activity. You will collaborate with senior engineers and compliance stakeholders to build strong data security practices, participate in incident response, and stay current with cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in CASB, DSPM or cloud technologies, preferably with Z Scaler.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• CASB Architectural and Design: Design and implement data security solutions leveraging CASB, DSPM, and Microsoft 365 security capabilities, preferably with Z Scaler.
• CASB Operations Support: Create automated monitoring alerts for CASB tools and help enforce security policies across cloud apps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Zscaler

Azure/AWS

Splunk

Entra ID

PowerShell/Python

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer - CASB and DSPM (Finance)

Job Classification: Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.

Your Team & Role

We are looking for a motivated Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer to support the design, implementation and operation of data security controls across cloud and SaaS environments. This role focuses on Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and Microsoft 365 (O365) security technologies by leveraging Z Scaler or similar products.

You will work closely with senior engineers to help protect sensitive data, monitor cloud activity, and support compliance initiatives while building hands‑on expertise in modern data security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• CASB Architectural and Design
  • Design and implement enterprise-wide data security solutions leveraging CASB, DSPM, and Microsoft 365 security capabilities preferably with Z Scaler
  • Develop secure architectures for SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments with a focus on data visibility and protection.
• CASB Operations Support
  • Create automated monitoring alerts for CASB tools to identify risky user behavior and potential data exposure.
  • Help create, test, and enforce security policies across cloud applications.
• DSPM Support
  • Support data discovery and classification efforts across cloud and SaaS environments.
  • Assist in maintaining data classification labels and policies in Microsoft Copilot
  • Help identify data risks such as overexposure or improper access.
• Microsoft 365 Security Administration
  • Assist in managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance features, including:
    • Sensitivity labels from Microsoft CoPilot
    • Secure sharing policies for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Review security alerts and logs related to data access and sharing.
  • Assist in investigating potential data security incidents.
  • Document findings and contribute to incident response activities.
• Collaboration & Learning
  • Work closely with senior engineers, IT teams, and compliance stakeholders.
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and training.
  • Stay up to date on cloud security trends and tools.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of hands on experience in CASB, DSPM or cloud technologies, preferably with Z Scaler.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Z Scaler for CASB, DSPM and DLP functions
• Experience with Azure / AWS to design the appropriate security controls
• Experience with Splunk and Entra ID
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Security certifications).
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Knowledge of API integrations and security orchestration.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we'll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You'll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $104,000.00 to $171,600.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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