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Prudential plc · 20 hours ago

Director, Information Security - Network Security Strategy & Analysis

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $221K/yr

Prudential is a leading financial services institution seeking a Director of Information Security Operations. The role involves leading the Network Security Strategy & Analysis team, improving network security controls, and managing a team of analysts to enhance security processes and reduce risks.

Asset ManagementConsultingFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsurance

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

Network SecurityZero Trust ConceptsSecurity ArchitectureRisk AssessmentAgile MethodologiesData Analytics/SIEMNIST StandardsCISSP CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam ManagementCollaboration Skills

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.