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Lead, Insider Risk - Cyber Defense & Response

Prudential Financial
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $204,100/yr($123,700/yr$204,100/yr)

About the role

Job Classification:

Technology - Information Security

Are you passionate about safeguarding organizations from within by integrating innovative analytics, strategic prevention, and targeted education? Our Cyber Defense and Response team is dedicated to a culture where proactive risk management is part of our DNA. When you join Prudential as an Insider Risk Lead, you’ll unlock a high-impact career path, while continuously growing your expertise at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

Your Team & Role:
As an Insider Risk Specialist, you will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and management to mitigate insider risks. Through centralized integration and analysis of technical and non-technical information, you will identify and assess potential insider risk concerns. You’ll lead all aspects of the investigative lifecycle, which includes conducting digital forensics, collection & preservation, analysis, remediation, documentation, and post incident review. Your role requires strong analytical skills, a deep curiosity of human and technical risk factors, and a passion for continuous improvement and education.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
  • 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.


The Skills & Expertise You Bring:

- 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.

Relevant Certifications:

  • 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)


You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

- Be a key player in protecting our organization’s people, data, and reputation from emerging internal risks.
- Join an inclusive culture where your expertise and ideas drive real impact.
- Grow your technical and leadership skills through continual learning and hands-on experience.
- Help define and shape the future of insider risk management at a globally respected institution.

What we offer you:


Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $123,700.00 to $204,100.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such

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