About this role
About the Role Lead, Insider Risk within Prudential's Cyber Defense and Response team. You will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and management to mitigate insider risks, leading the investigative lifecycle including digital forensics, collection & preservation, analysis, remediation, documentation, and post-incident review. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep curiosity about human and technical risk factors, and a commitment to continuous improvement. What You'll Do
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Security, HR, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and IT) to ensure insider risk cases are handled consistently and in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Independently lead end-to-end triage and investigations of insider risk events, establishing priorities and enforcing consistent investigative standards.
- Ensure proper evidence handling and investigative integrity, including chain-of-custody, documentation standards, and defensible case management practices.
- Lead analysis of insider risk incidents to determine behavioral indicators, root causes, and organizational control gaps.
- Coordinate response actions with technical and business teams to mitigate threats, protect assets, and manage employee risk appropriately.
- Provide executive reporting and risk insights, translating investigation outcomes and behavioral trends into actionable intelligence for leadership.
- Drive prevention and detection initiatives, including policy improvements, targeted awareness, and control enhancements informed by investigation findings.
- Continuously mature insider risk capabilities, incorporating threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and industry best practices. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Computer Science, or related field.
- Deep curiosity to understand insider threat risks, drivers, and typologies.
- Experience in user activity monitoring, digital forensics, and behavioral analytics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence training and awareness for purposes of insider risk mitigation.
- Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements related to employee monitoring and insider risk programs.
- Experience with insider risk detection and response strategies.
- Passion for research and continuous learning.
- Knowledge of data integration tools, SIEM platforms, and forensic analysis software. Nice to Have
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Insider Threat Program Manager (CITPM) Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $123,700 - $204,100 per year.
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, and leave of absences (parental, military).
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600/year for personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources for parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment and approved certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices.
- Eligibility to participate in discretionary annual incentive program (subject to rules).