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 Vice President, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations in the Information Security Office you will partner with product owners, senior management and security professionals to lead operations for critical infrastructure. This role will involve ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of IAM systems, managing a team of IAM professionals, and collaborating with various departments to support the organization’s security and compliance objectives.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Identity and Access Operations, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day  

• Lead and design project and operational work across Operations teams, while architecting new controls, processes, and procedures to address Information Security risk; remove highly complex technical impediments and align the roadmap  

• Align to senior management's vision, while presenting status, metrics, and updates accordingly. 

• Establish the organization training plans, handle escalations, remove roadblocks, resolve conflicts both internal and external, communicate goals to the team end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact   

• Bring an expert understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide technical guidance and leadership to team members and role-model our continuous learning culture by embedding learning and innovation in the day-to-day    

• Maintain a broad knowledge of innovative security principles and theory  

• Oversee day-to-day operations of IAM systems, including cloud and mainframe system administration

• Monitor IAM systems and processes for performance, security incidents, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Respond to and resolve IAM-related incidents and issues in a timely and efficient manner

• Develop and deliver operational training to promote IAM best practices within the organization

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to team members and role-model our continuous learning culture by embedding learning and innovation in the day-to-day

The Skills & Expertise You Bring  

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields 

• Knowledge of 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 

• Ability to effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization   

• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills 

• Proven experience in an operations capacity, including experience in a leadership role

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously

Significant experience and/or deep expertise with the following:

• Identity Governance and Administration

• Privileged Access Management

• Data Loss Prevention and Data Security

• Cloud technologies, including Azure and AWS

• Mainframe technologies, including IBM Z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, RACF, and related utilities

Preferred qualifications: 

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA are helpful

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.   

Note: 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 $180,600.00 to $244,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.