Director, Cyber Defense and Response Automation

Job Classification:

Technology - Information Security

Your Team & Role  

As the Director of the Cyber Defense and Response organization’s Automation and Innovation team, you will lead a highly skilled team of professionals responsible for developing orchestration and automation ensuring a coordinated view of our security technologies. You will work in close collaboration and provide solutions to colleagues responsible for security operations, threat hunting, incident response, insider risk, threat intelligence, and detection engineering.

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

• Lead a team of professionals focused on providing automation and innovation solutions to the Cyber Defense and Response team.

• Lead the production of monitoring, digital forensics, and incident response automation spanning multiple technologies across on-prem, SaaS, and Cloud.

• Drive technology orchestration, collaborating closely with partners across the information security and technology offices.

• Implement Agile practices when working with other technology teams to strengthen Prudential’s security posture.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

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

• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization

• Experience with agile development methodologies

• 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   

• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills  

• Experience in cyber defense and response automation, ideally in large corporate/government environments.

• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure in support of cyber defense and response.

• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas.

Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:

• Implementation and customization of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration including Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE).

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.

• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps pipelines (e.g., secret management, code scanning, least privilege).

• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across cloud and on-prem environments.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative DevOps culture.

• Experience with common enterprise security platforms including SIEM and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) systems.

• Proficient in working cross-functionally with developers, QA, and operations teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent certifications in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• GCFA, GCFR, GEIR, GNFA, GREM, GMLE, GCSA or similar industry-accepted certifications.

• Experience reversing and analyzing malicious software.

• Experience with Front-end frameworks for web development.

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 $164,700.00 to $222,700.00. 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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