Senior Network Security Strategy Lead (Zero Trust)

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive base salaries

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

401(k) plan with company match (up to

Pension plan

Wellness Programs

Education Benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ seeks a Lead, Network Security Analyst to drive strategic security roadmaps across Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC, and modernization. You will analyze enterprise network security capabilities, identify risk and technical debt, and influence stakeholders across Engineering, Cloud, Identity, and Architecture.

This role emphasizes analytical depth, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable guidance, with a focus on risk

Qualifications

• Advanced network security engineering, architecture, advisory, or strategy experience in a large enterprise.
• Ability to independently structure ambiguous problems and deliver clear recommendations.
• Experience with agile delivery or program-management methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex current-state assessments of network security architecture and controls.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC, and related capabilities.
• Analyze data to identify material risks and opportunities to harden the environment.
• Functionally lead workstreams and mentor others without direct people management.

Skills

Advanced network security engineering

Network security architecture

Strategy advisory

Independent problem solving

Lead complex work (influence)

Agile delivery

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Check Point

Cisco

Zscaler

Job description

Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ seeks a Lead, Network Security Analyst to drive strategic security roadmaps across Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC, and modernization. You will analyze enterprise network security capabilities, identify risk and technical debt, and influence stakeholders across Engineering, Cloud, Identity, and Architecture.

This role emphasizes analytical depth, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable guidance, with a focus on risk