PGIM · 1 day ago
Lead, Attack Surface Management
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expPGIM is a leading financial services institution, and they are seeking a Lead for Attack Surface Management. This role involves developing and executing a cloud database security strategy, leading a team to ensure the security and compliance of cloud databases across multiple platforms.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud database security strategy aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements
Lead the design and implementation of security controls for cloud-based databases
Develop and maintain cloud database security policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements and compliance
Formalize the security requirements to evaluate, procure and operationalize a Cloud DB solution to support threat detection, vulnerabilities and configuration compliance
Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks related to cloud data storage and access
Implement and manage monitoring, detection, and response processes for potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting cloud databases
Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and application teams to ensure secure cloud database deployments and configurations
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, SOX, ISO 27001, and others as required)
Conduct regular vulnerability and configuration risk assessments on cloud database systems to assess effectiveness and support hardening efforts
Track, prioritize, and orchestrate remediation activities for any vulnerability and compliance issues identified in the platform, ensuring timely remediation
Implement policies for continuous monitoring and preventive controls
Maintain documentation and artifacts for compliance reporting and certifications
Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and auditors to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
Responsible for continuous monitoring of cloud database attack surface and ensuring remediation governance via escalation to business and risk advisors
Support managers and Prudential leadership on new initiatives and opportunities to grow our security practices
Ensures proper communication of the program’s results, opportunities, and deficiencies, as needed
Responsible for review and approval of remediation deferment requests, escalation where appropriate
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud database security
Experience with Vulnerability management lifecycle best practices and tools used for compliance and vulnerability cloud monitoring (Wiz, Guardium, Cloud Native – AWS, Azure)
Experience with standard frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK, CIS and NIST
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their database services
Experience with database security tools, encryption, access controls, and key management
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to data protection
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Benefits
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.
Company
PGIM
PGIM is a money manager whose clients rely on their risk management expertise, intellectual capital, and innovative solutions. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
1001-5000 employees
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