Specialist, Data Security - Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Ins Co of America; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 96,200 - 158,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness Programs

Education Benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Prudential Ins Co of America is seeking a Data Security Specialist to enhance data security posture. The role involves analyzing data security alerts and collaborating with stakeholders to identify risks.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $96,200 to $158,800, alongside comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of cloud and on-premise data security controls.
• Experience analyzing events/triggers related to data security.
• Familiarity with tools like DLP, SIEM, or CASB.

Responsibilities

• Review information security alerts to assess potential risks.
• Conduct analysis of user activity and security telemetry.
• Correlate alerts across multiple security tools.
• Document analysis results and maintain records.
• Track analysis outcomes and support remediation actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Cloud data security controls

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Job description

Job Classification: Technology - Information Security

Your Team & Role

As a Data Security Specialist, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and tech leads to strengthen our organization's data security posture. You will be responsible for analyzing data security alerts. In addition to expertise and experience in data security, you will bring excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills. You will demonstrate strong business acumen and maintain a continuous learning mindset in all aspects of your work.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

• Review and triage information security alerts to determine potential risk to the organization.
• Conduct analysis of user activity, system events, and security telemetry to assess whether activity is concerning or poses risk to the company.
• Correlate alerts across multiple security tools and data sources to validate findings.
• Document analysis results and maintain clear records and outcomes.
• Escalate confirmed or high‑risk findings to appropriate security or incident response teams.
• Collaborate with security engineering and business stakeholders to gather additional context during analysis.
• Track analysis outcomes and support remediation or follow‑up actions when needed.
• Identify patterns or recurring alert types that may indicate control gaps or emerging risks.
• Assist in refining triage procedures, playbooks, and alert handling processes.
• Contribute to reporting and metrics related to alert volume, triage outcomes, and incident trends.
• Stay informed on emerging threats and tactics that may impact the organization.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of cloud and on‑premise data security controls.
• Experience conducting analysis of events/triggers and correlating disparate data to understand the scope of a potential data security concern.
• Basic understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Familiarity with tools such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), or Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and security concepts.

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS Security Specialty

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 $96,200.00 to $158,800.00. 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), after one year of service.

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. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part‑time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.