PGIM · 21 hours ago
Specialist, Cyber Defense & Response
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$96K/yr - $159K/yrPGIM is a leading financial services institution that emphasizes digital transformation and innovation within its Global Technology Operations team. The role of Specialist, Cyber Defense & Response involves analyzing intelligence to develop actionable defense strategies and enhancing processes to improve security operations.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Act as the CTI point of contact for security operations teams, ensuring intelligence requirements are understood and fulfilled
Collect, analyze, and disseminate finished intelligence that supports tactical and operational decision-making
Perform ongoing evaluation of internal telemetry and external intelligence sources to identify relevant indicators, discern patterns, and track adversary behaviors and trends
Translate intelligence into actionable detection guidance for security operations teams, specifying which indicators and telemetry should be monitored to identify potential malicious activity
Deliver intelligence briefs to technical and business stakeholders, providing clear insights into threat activity and risk implications
Enhance and document CTI processes, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with operational needs
Gather feedback from stakeholders and implement improvements to intelligence workflows and deliverables
Integrate threat intelligence into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other security tools to enrich detection and response capabilities
Apply structured analytical frameworks (e.g., Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK) to assess threat campaigns and adversary behaviors
Translate telemetry and detection results from adversary emulation into clear guidance for security operations, helping them understand what signals to monitor if those tactics are used in actual attacks
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share intelligence and best practices
Qualification
Required
Experience with analysis of security events from multiple sources including but not limited to events from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), XDR/EDR, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Unix and Windows)
Understanding of SaaS and Cloud Service Providers
Complete understanding of the intelligence cycle including analytical methodologies such as Analysis of Competing Hypotheses and the Diamond model
Deep understanding of MITRE frameworks and the ability to apply them effectively, including ATT&CK for mapping adversary behaviors, ATLAS for addressing AI-related threats, D3FEND for identifying defensive techniques, and the Cyber Resiliency Engineering Framework (CREF) for integrating resiliency principles into security strategies
Experience defining Priority Intelligence Requirements
Experience with agile development methodologies
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Collaborative mindset with experience engaging external partners and industry groups
Applied experience with several of the following: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Operations, Cyber Incident Response, Threat Hunting and Adversary Emulation, Automation and Engineering
Preferred
GIAC certifications (GCTI, GMON, GSOC, GREM, GCFA, GNFA)
Cloud security certifications (AWS Security, AZ-500)
Experience with Python and PowerShell for automation
Familiarity with adversary emulation and threat hunting methodologies
Benefits
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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