Job Classification:
Technology - Information Security
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
Prudential's Cyber Security Operations Specialists are a critical part of the company's Cyber Defense and Response team. As a Cyber Security Operations Specialist, you will triage, track, and help mitigate potential cyber events. Your technology and cyber security expertise will be as important as your ability to coordinate, communicate, and exercise judgement.
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Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
- Conduct preliminary analysis and triage of potential cyber security events.
- Perform initial scoping, containment, and remediation of a variety of high-risk activities.
- Collaborate with technical team members across the larger organization to facilitate risk mitigation and enhance the company's security posture.
- Produce and communicate initial findings to stakeholders and track related activity as part of continuous monitoring efforts.
- Apply an understanding of attack signatures, tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with advanced threats.
- Conduct project work related to process improvement and documentation as required.
- CSOC team provides 24x7x365 support and this role will be part of the Night Shift. (10p-6a)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; or 4 years equivalent direct work-related experience.
- IT Security certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, GMON, GCTI, GNFA, GCWN, GREM, OSCP etc.) preferred.
- Direct background or experience working in a SOC or other Cyber Security Operations.
- Exposure to/knowledge of SIEM technologies, preferably Splunk (ES & Phantom).
- Exposure to/knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response technologies.
- Understanding of IT Security practices/programs.
- Experience documenting security operations processes and procedures, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational and industry standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills as well as problem solving & analytical skills.
- A foundational understanding of networking concepts and enterprise network appliances.
- Experience fostering innovative ideas, identifying opportunities for improvement and promoting a culture of creativity and forward-thinking.
- Teammate that can work with businesses around the world in different time zones and with a diverse cultural background while being supportive of local customs.
- Commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.
- Familiarity with sandboxing solutions and malicious file triage is a plus.
- Prior exposure/experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence is a plus.
Note: 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 $97,300.00 to $144,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.
We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.
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.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.
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