PGIM ยท 1 day ago
Director, Information Security - Network Security Strategy & Analysis
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $221K/yrPGIM is a leading financial services institution that is committed to digital transformation and innovation. They are seeking a Director of Information Security to lead the Network Security Strategy & Analysis team, focusing on improving network security controls and managing a team of analysts to reduce technical debt and risk.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Oversee project and operational work, while guiding and transferring knowledge to more junior team members
Function as an escalation point for analytical work handled by more junior staff on the team, managing and resolving issues independently
Leverage network security and tool/process specific knowledge as well as organizational and industry knowledge to resolve complex technical/process/people problems
Partner with leadership to set direction for the future of the network security program, while ensuring an accurate understanding and in-depth knowledge of daily operations to enhance and improve information security processes and controls
Prioritize technical debt/risk reduction in the network security space, while managing a team of network security analysts to harden the environment
Drive prioritized risk reductions/tech debt eliminations with the businesses and technology owners
Bring a deep understanding of network security, cybersecurity governance frameworks, and emerging risks to give direction to team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day of the network security strategy & analysis team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Computer Science/Engineering or Information Technology or experience in related fields
Ability to lead oneself and a team independently with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Experience with agile development/program management methodologies
Knowledge of business concepts, information security tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Demonstrated network security related experience, inclusive of experience with net sec tooling, governance, design/architecture, etc
Experience with Zero Trust concepts and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Significant experience and/or deep expertise with several of the following: Network security tooling and design experience, inclusive of FW/Proxy/ZTNA tooling (including Zscaler), etc
Management of analyst teams, specifically to drive risk reductions and elimination of technical debt/environmental hardening
Experience with data analytics/SIEM platforms (including Splunk) to find risk, scope, and eliminate risk/tech debt
Security Architecture, Security Advisory, or Security Engineering experience directly related to network security tools/process/risk reduction
NIST and ISO 27000 Standards
Information Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Engineering Specifications
Information Security Risk Assessment processes
Information Security governance and control processes
Metrics creation and reporting
Preferred
Applicable SANS Certifications
Industry and tool certifications related to network security tooling, processes, or governance
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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.
Founded in 1875
1001-5000 employees
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