Lead, Cyber Defense & Response - Insider Risk

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end triage and investigations of insider risk events, ensuring consistent investigative standards and priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Security, HR, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and IT to handle cases according to company standards.
• Manage the full investigative lifecycle, including digital forensics, evidence collection, preservation, analysis, and remediation.
• Ensure investigative integrity through proper chain-of-custody, documentation, and defensible case management practices.
• Analyze incidents to identify behavioral indicators, root causes, and organizational control gaps.
• Provide executive reporting and risk insights by translating investigation outcomes into actionable intelligence for leadership.
• Drive prevention initiatives through policy improvements, targeted awareness, and control enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in user activity monitoring, digital forensics, and behavioral analytics.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms and forensic analysis software.
• Deep understanding of insider threat risks, drivers, and typologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements related to employee monitoring and insider risk programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as GCFA, GCFR, CISSP, GCTI, or CITPM.
• Experience with data integration tools and advanced threat intelligence.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life 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 support degree attainment 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 a history spanning 150 years, Prudential is dedicated to helping people build financial security through investing, insurance, and retirement solutions.