Prudential Financial · 2 days ago
Lead, Cyber Defense & Response
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $204K/yrPrudential Financial is a leading financial services institution focused on digital transformation and innovation. The Lead for Strategic Threat Intelligence will establish and mature a capability that connects internal security data with the external threat landscape, guiding junior analysts while delivering actionable intelligence to senior stakeholders.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Analyze internal security data and compare it with external threat intelligence and industry trends to identify patterns, gaps, and emerging risks
Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) telemetry and enterprise analytics platforms to visualize incident trends and support stakeholder decision-making
Define and refine Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to ensure intelligence efforts align with stakeholder needs and business risk priorities
Prepare and deliver intelligence reports and briefings to senior security advisors and technology leaders—providing clear insights that inform resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies. In addition to strategic recommendations, you will communicate findings from trend analyses, highlighting patterns observed in internal data compared to external threat activity, so stakeholders understand evolving risks and can prioritize defenses accordingly
Collaborate with external partners and industry groups (e.g., ISACs) to incorporate broader threat context into analysis
Mentor junior analysts by reviewing their work, sharing best practices, and helping them strengthen analytical and reporting skills
Manage and guide team members by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and fostering professional growth through mentorship and feedback
Work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and continuously improve the strategic intelligence function
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in cyber threat intelligence with a focus on strategic analysis and reporting
Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and enterprise analytics tools for building dashboards and visualizing trends
Ability to analyze large datasets to identify patterns, correlations, and emerging risks
Experience with agile development methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for delivering intelligence to senior stakeholders
Experience defining Priority Intelligence Requirements and aligning intelligence outputs to business risk
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
Understanding of SaaS and Cloud Service Providers
Collaborative mindset with experience engaging external partners and industry groups
Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing junior analysts
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Preferred
Experience with Splunk or similar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
GIAC certifications (GCTI, GMON, GSOC, GREM, GCFA, GNFA)
Cloud security certifications (AWS Security, AZ-500)
Experience with Python and PowerShell for automation
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
Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
Founded in 1875
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
AM Best
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Yanela Frias
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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