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Specialist, Data Loss Prevention

AT Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial

Specialist, Data Loss Prevention

Newark, NJ

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

As a Specialist, Data Loss Prevention, you will serve as a critical member of the Insider Risk Team, working to mitigate information security risk to the Prudential enterprise. You will serve as a DLP subject matter expert, proactively refining technology requirements and opportunities for automation to better mitigate data loss. You will identify and respond to events and incidents associated with data loss and will partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to reduce risk.

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In addition to applied experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

  • Perform analysis and remediation of data loss events .
  • Identify governance, process and data loss resiliency improvement areas; propose changes to eliminate redundant work by leveraging automation.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to align the DLP function with business strategies, goals, missions, and objectives.
  • Conduct research to improve accuracy across systems and minimize false positives through use of technology and data analytics.
  • Analyze event metrics to inform and enhance company's security posture and improve existing monitoring and response processes.
  • Drive technology requirements; engineer and tune alerts generated from DLP systems and other technologies.
  • Work closely with the cyber defense team to respond to potential or real high-risk threats.
  • Lead DLP rule development lifecycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance.
  • Create and maintain security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with Prudential's enterprise requirements.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

  • Comprehensive expertise in end-to-end DLP management, including overseeing and implementing security solutions within cloud ecosystems.
  • Proficiency with data protection and security operations through use of DLP tools and cloud security technologies.
  • Experience with supporting multiple cloud computing platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure or Google Cloud environments).
  • Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the business.
    • An applied understanding of relevant and emerging technologies and an ability to embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day.
    • Minimum 3 years of meaningful professional experience with emphasis on cybersecurity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field.
    • Experience utilizing security tools such as Endpoint Detection & Response, Security Information & Event Management, and Splunk are preferred
    • Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
    • Experience configuring policy and regular expressions preferred.

Applied Experience with Several of the Following:

  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Incident Response
  • Insider Risk Investigations
  • Threat Hunting and Adversary Emulation

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 $99,700.00 to $148,500.00. 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 Programsincluding 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. 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.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, NJ, USA
Job ID: Prudential-R-120429
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program