Job Classification: Technology - Information Security Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions. Your Team & Role As a Lead, Information Security Operations within the Mobile, Endpoint, and Cloud Security Infrastructure Security team within the Information Security Office, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for defining, governing, and advancing security standards, policies, risk management practices, and strategic roadmaps across endpoint, mobile, and cloud technologies. You will partner with security engineering, architecture, operations, infrastructure, cloud, and business stakeholders to establish frameworks that strengthen the protection of company assets and data. You will evaluate complex security risks, determine appropriate control strategies, define compensating controls, and influence enterprise decision-making through effective communication and risk-based recommendations. You will provide functional leadership and guidance to team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives, mature governance processes, and champion security best practices aligned with business objectives. This role requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences. Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day • Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of security standards, procedure documentation, engineering specifications, and policy requirements for endpoint, mobile, and cloud technologies. • Evaluate emerging technologies, architectures, and business initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise security requirements and risk tolerance. • Align strategic security programs focused on endpoint security, mobile device management, cloud security posture management with identity modernization and Zero Trust adoption. • Lead governance reviews, risk assessments, exception evaluations, and compensating control decisions for mobile, endpoint, and cloud technology solutions. • Partner with Security Advisors, Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, and Product teams to establish secure-by-design principles and consistent security controls. • Develop and maintain service documentation, governance artifacts, standards, implementation guides, security briefs, and stakeholder communications that articulate security requirements and strategic direction. • Drive continuous improvement through metrics, risk reporting and burndown, governance reviews, and procedure optimization initiatives. • Mentor and coach junior team members in governance processes, risk evaluation techniques, and strategic security thinking. • Collaborate with globally distributed teams to ensure consistent application of security standards and governance principles across the enterprise. • Serve as a subject matter expert supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and strategic security initiatives related to the role. The Skills & Expertise You Bring • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience. • Ability to work independently while effectively leveraging diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives across multiple technical and business functions. • Experience leading security governance, policy development, standards management, and/or strategic security initiatives. • Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and compensating control design. • Experience with Agile environments and supporting continuous delivery models. • Knowledge of business concepts, processes, and information security tools needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business. • Adaptability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and day-to-day challenges. • Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. • Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through risk-based analysis and strategic recommendations. Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following: • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-series publications, and ISO 27000 standards. • Information Security Control Standards, Engineering Specifications, and Governance frameworks. • Mobile security governance, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Management (MAM), and mobile security controls. • Endpoint security technologies including EDR/XDR platforms, endpoint hardening, privileged access controls, and operating system security baselines. • Cloud security governance across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments. • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity governance, access management, and modern authentication controls. • Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). • Cloud security posture management, workload security, SaaS governance, and cloud risk management. • Security metrics, maturity assessments, governance reporting, and executive communications. • International team collaboration, cross functional workflow execution Preferred qualifications: • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent) • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) • GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • Experience working in highly regulated financial services or similar industries. You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. 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 $114,500.00 to $188,900.00. 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. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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