Prudential Financial

Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer

Prudential Financial$133K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to mentor and leverage diverse perspectives
  • Experience with agile development and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Knowledge of business concepts for making informed decisions
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Advanced experience with security technologies and database management systems

Responsibilities

  • Create, code, and support automation solutions for security infrastructure
  • Provide services to development teams for database monitoring solutions
  • Ensure product security throughout the product lifecycle
  • Collaborate with product teams to define feature requirements and deliver robust solutions
  • Automate testing processes to enhance software quality
  • Develop platform standards to optimize business value
  • Support continuous learning and integrate emerging technologies in daily activities

Benefits

  • Market competitive base salaries with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company match and pension plan
  • Wellness programs with reimbursement options
  • Education benefits for college and certificate programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted shares
Full Job Description
Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Your Team & Role

As a Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer in Security Services Data protection, you will partner with product owners, tech leads, designers, engineers, and delivery professionals to improve database security posture. You will design and develop security features for our products, systems, applications and/or solutions that solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services, and experiences to delight our customers! In addition to advanced technical expertise and experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
  • Create, code and support solutions to automate the creation, management, or destruction of infrastructure and related security components
  • Provide easily consumable services to software development teams to assist in the consumption of database infrastructure monitoring solutions and partner to implement them
  • Ensures product security is maintained throughout the product lifecycle, integrating new security features and updates into existing products.
  • Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact and support the goals
  • Automate unit and integration test cases, solve problems, and add new value with automation
  • Develop corporate platform standards based on cost, capability, and capacity requirements to drive business value; document solutions to support the adoption of developed solutions
  • Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
  • Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
  • Apply infrastructure fundamentals to AWS/Azure/Windows/Linux/Unix databases, network and TCP/IP, and common communication protocols
  • Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Shell/Power scripting, SQL, Modern languages and Ansible, CloudFormation and Terraform frameworks
  • Support for Database activity monitoring, SOX compliance, threat analytics, SNOW and Splunk integration
  • Managing Database configuration compliance, vulnerability management, CIS benchmarking, SNOW integration
  • Support for Privileged access and entitlement reporting
  • Infrastructure health checks, patching, maintenance, disaster recovery, and business continuity


The Skills & Expertise You Bring
  • Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
  • Ability to mentor others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
  • Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
  • Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
  • Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:


Applied Security Experience
  • Experience working with distributed systems across different operating systems and databases, both cloud and on-premises
  • Applied experience with IBM Guardium / Imperva DAM and Vulnerability Assessment (VA) (certification is a plus)
  • Knowledge of various DBMS (MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, Redshift, Couchbase, MongoDB, Hadoop) and Cloud DB (Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Document DB, Redshift, RDS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, snowflake Capella etc.)
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments
  • Understanding of hardware, virtual machines, networking, and protocols
  • Basic risk management, auditing, and compliance knowledge
  • Programming Languages: Python, Shell/Power scripting, SQL, Modern languages
  • Frameworks: Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform
  • Infrastructure fundamentals
  • Linux / UNIX Operating Systems: File Permissions, Network Configuration, Services, Process Manipulation; supporting vendor security solutions
  • Database Fundamentals: Schemas, Tables, Permissions, SQL, Security
  • Networking, TCP/IP and other common Communication Protocols: OSI Model, 3 Way Handshake, Stateful vs Stateless, Proxy Firewall
  • Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Application Programming Interfaces (API): Consumption & Development
  • Test/Quality capabilities & methodologies (functional & nonfunctional) and associated tooling including quality automation
  • Infrastructure & Cloud Security best practices including DevSecOps
  • Dev Ops Tools & Practices: awareness, understanding of DevOps automation tools, practices & capabilities (continuous integration & continuous delivery)
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Development and Design Fundamentals including SDLC and coding standards
  • Cloud Computing: Understanding and knowledge (of 1 or more): AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Cloud service consumption
  • Disaster Recovery and High Availability


Preferred Qualifications
  • IBM Guardium / Imperva DAM and Vulnerability Assessment (VA)


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 $133,600.00 to $220,400.00. 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 as parental and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).


Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial is a financial services company that specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It focuses on helping individuals and institutional customers to grow and protect their wealth. The company also offers an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to their full potential, and give back to the communities where they live and work. Prudential Financial was founded in 1875 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Prudential Financial Careers

Join the esteemed ranks of Prudential Financial, a global leader in financial services, where your career is nurtured, your innovation valued, and your professional growth guaranteed. Work You’ll Do At Prudential Financial, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses tackle their financial challenges with robust solutions. As part of our team, you will lead efforts to innovate and expand our services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the financial industry. Transform the financial landscape with your expertise and join a team where diversity, leadership, and personal growth are not just encouraged but actively fostered. With Prudential Financial, you position yourself at the nexus of finance and cutting-edge innovation. Collaborate with a global network of professionals, dedicated to steering clients through their financial journeys with precision and foresight. Our culture thrives on teamwork, leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence. Prudential Financial Job Opportunities We are actively hiring and have a variety of job opportunities designed to bring out the best in each employee. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Prudential Financial offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to make an impact in the financial sector. Do Innovative Work Join our team of over 40,000 professionals worldwide, working together to reshape the future of finance. At Prudential Financial, your skills in networking, strategic thinking, and leadership will drive change and foster an environment of continuous innovation and growth. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Prudential Financial internship. Our programs offer invaluable industry insights and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark. Benefits and Culture Prudential Financial is not just about professional achievements but also about personal well-being. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and the collective pursuit of excellence. Future-Proof Your Career With Prudential Financial, career advancement is a reality. We provide extensive training and development programs, including leadership and diversity training, to ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Explore Discover how Prudential Financial leads the way in financial innovation and client service. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our clients and the industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore Prudential Financial jobs today and find where you fit in our dynamic team. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Prudential Financial.
Learn more about Prudential Financial
Size
88 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$374 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$57 billion
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