Job Classification:

Technology - Information Security

Overview

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? As Vice President, Information Security - Automation Strategy, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career, advancing your profession at a leading financial services institution.

Your Team & Role

As Vice President, Information Security - Automation Strategy, you will set the strategic direction for automation across all of Information Security, identifying cross-functional automation opportunities and developing scalable solutions. You will dissect processes across multiple workflows to pinpoint automation opportunities and set a clear vision that inspires followership.

You will manage a team of Automation Leads, who apply established automation strategies and support within their respective product teams. You will play a pivotal role in guiding their collective efforts, identifying cross-functional automation opportunities, and shaping scalable solutions. You will work closely with teams across Identity Access Management (IAM) & Security Operations, Cyber Defense and Response (CDR), and Attack Surface Management (ASM) to support aligned execution and innovation.

Success in this role will require exceptional problem-solving abilities, clear and inclusive communication, strong business acumen, collaborative agility, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

• Drive automation strategy across the ISO, leading the community of practice, establishing governance frameworks, and championing shared responsibility across product teams.
• Oversee a centralized team of Automation Leads, enabling effective implementation of automation initiatives while mentoring for growth and consistency.
• Partner with Chief Product Owners (CPO) from CDR, ASM, and IAM/Security Ops to strengthen security outcomes, accelerating threat detection, investigation, and response through intelligent automation.
• Assess and optimize workflows using automation, AI, and machine learning to reduce manual effort, enhance scalability, and integrate seamlessly across environments.
• Coordinate automation architecture and CI/CD capabilities to deploy, maintain, and improve solutions through iterative development.
• Promote a collaborative, learning-driven culture that adapts quickly to change and fosters innovation.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide automation strategies across information security domains.
• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring cross-functional technical teams to ensure consistent automation implementation and innovation.
• Strong background collaborating with teams to deliver integrated, security-focused automation outcomes.
• Expertise in identifying and analyzing complex workflows to drive efficiency and scale using automation, AI, and machine learning.
• Familiarity with governance models and automation frameworks that promote accountability and shared ownership across product teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of aligning technical execution with strategic business goals.
• Experience fostering adaptive, innovation-driven cultures that thrive on continuous learning and collaboration.

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 $178,600.00 to $267,800.00. 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), after one year of service.

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.

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