Director, Cyber Defense & Response - Data Security
Prudential FinancialNewark, New Jersey, United States
Posted March 13, 2026
158800 - 238200 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) was founded on the belief that financial security should be within reach for everyone, and for over 150 years, we have helped our customers reach their potential and tackle life's challenges for now and future generations to come. Today, we are one of the world’s largest financial services institutions, offering individual and institutional clients a wide array of financial products and services. With operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America, we are known for delivering on our promises to our customers, and are recognized as a trusted brand and one of the world’s most admired companies. We also have one of the most recognized and trusted brand symbols: The Rock®, an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation. We measure our long-term success on our ability to deliver value for shareholders, meet customer needs, and attract and develop the best talent in our industry. We offer an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to their full potential, and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Job Description
As a Director of Data Security, you'll lead the daily operations of Prudential's enterprise Data Security Program, protecting data across on-premises, cloud, and endpoint environments. You'll oversee governance, monitoring, detection, and response to potential data security events, working closely with various teams to ensure secure data handling and storage practices.
Requirements
- Lead the daily operations of Prudential's enterprise Data Security Program
- Develop and maintain data security policies, standards, and procedures
- Partner with key stakeholders to support data asset identification and classification
- Ensure appropriate protection mechanisms such as encryption, access controls, and DLP are implemented
- Oversee monitoring and detection capabilities to identify potential data loss or misuse
Benefits
- Market competitive base salaries
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-funded pension plan
- Wellness Programs
- Work/Life Resources
- Education Benefit
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary annual incentive program