Additional Information
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 Director, Information Security Operations leading the Network Security Strategy & Analysis team within the Network Security function , part of the Information Security Office (ISO) , you will partner with other security professionals to improve network security controls, design for the future of Zero Trust networking, and manage a team of analysts focused on reducing technical debt/risk in the network security space while functioning as an ISO SME on network security . You will determine methods and procedures on new assignments as a strategic leader within the organization. You will work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of risk and controls to ensure security of our products and customers! In addition to a deep technical understanding of network security, zero trust principles, security architecture/advisory experience, governance /standards frameworks, and security tool design and operationalization 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
Oversee project and operational work, while guiding and transferring knowledge to more junior team members
Function as an escalation point for analytical work handled by more junior staff on the team, managing and resolving issues independently
Leverage network security and tool/process specific knowledge as well as organizational and industry knowledge to resolve complex technical/process/people problems
Partner with leadership to set direction for the future of the network security program, while ensuring an accurate understanding and in-depth knowledge of daily operations to enhance and improve information security processes and controls
Prioritize technical debt/risk reductio n i n the network security space , while managing a team of network security analysts to harden the environment
Drive prioritized risk reductions/tech debt eliminations with the businesses and technology owners
Bring a deep understanding of network security, cybersecurity governance framework s, and emerging risks to give direction to team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day of the network security strategy & analysis team
The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor of Computer Science / Engineering or Information Technology or experience in related fields
Ability to lead oneself and a team independently with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Experience with agile development /program management methodologies
Knowledge of business concepts , information security tools , and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Demonstrated network security related experience , inclusive of experience with net sec tooling, governance, design/architecture, etc.
Experience with Zero Trust concepts and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
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
Significant experience and/or deep expertise with several of the following :
Network security tooling and design experience , inclusive of FW/Proxy/ZTNA tooling (including Zscaler) , etc.
Management of analyst teams , specifically t o drive risk reductions and elimination of technical debt /environmental hardening
Experience with data analytics /SIEM platforms (including Splunk) to find risk, scope, and eliminate risk/tech debt
Security Architecture, Security Advisory, or Security Engineering experience directly related to network security tools/process/risk reduction
NIST and ISO 27000 Standards
Information Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Engineering Specifications
Information Security Risk Assessment processes
Information Security governance and control processes
Metrics creation and reporting
Pru · Newark, NJ