Data Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review and triage information security alerts to determine potential risk to the organization
• Conduct analysis of user activity, system events, and security telemetry to assess risk
• Correlate alerts across multiple security tools and data sources to validate findings
• Document analysis results and maintain clear records of outcomes
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk findings to appropriate security or incident response teams
• Collaborate with security engineering and business stakeholders to gather context during analysis
• Identify patterns or recurring alert types that may indicate control gaps or emerging risks
• Assist in refining triage procedures, playbooks, and alert handling processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of cloud and on-premise data security controls
• Experience analyzing events and correlating disparate data to understand security concerns
• Basic understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance concepts
• Familiarity with tools such as DLP, SIEM, CASB, or DSPM
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS Security Specialty

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% and a company-funded pension plan
• Wellness programs with annual reimbursement for personal wellbeing needs
• Education benefits to help finance degrees and accredited certificate programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Prudential Financial, Inc. is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management. Our iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for 150 years.