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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer - Perimeter Security - **Company:** Prudential Financial, Inc. - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,600.0 - $220,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Web Application Security, Scripting, Z-scaler - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://pru.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Newark-NJ-USA/Lead--Infrastructure-Security-Engineer---Perimeter-Security_R-124885-1 ## About the Role 5 to 10+ years of experience in an IT engineering role --Working knowledge of IT engineering concepts and the key milestones of a systems development lifecycle --Fundamental knowledge of on-premises perimeter security controls, such as web proxies and next generation firewalls --Fundamental knowledge of cloud based perimeter security controls, such as WAF, Denial of service, and Zero Trust products (Z-Scaler ZTNA product suite) --Experience with the creation of technical documents, such as engineering specifications, runbooks, and playbooks Preferred Qualifications and Skillsets --2+ years in an IT Security Role --Basic scripting ability, using mainstream languages such as PowerShell and Python --AWS and/or Azure certification --Proficiency with one of the following security capabilities: WAF, NGFW, Secure Web Gateway, and Z-Scaler ZTNA product suite --Familiarity with RFI/RFP processes ## Description As a Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer - Perimeter Security on the Security Services Data Protection team, you will deliver security controls to the enterprise to meet security requirements. You will partake in a systems development lifecycle to integrate security controls into existing infrastructure while minimizing operational risks and you will provide support to existing controls. 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