Vice President, Information Security - Automation Strategy

Job Classification & Overview Technology – Information Security. Vice President, Information Security – Automation Strategy, responsible for setting the strategic direction for automation across all of Information Security and leading a team of Automation Leads. Responsibilities Dissect processes across multiple workflows to identify automation opportunities and set a clear vision that inspires followership. Manage a collaboration framework and uphold governance across product teams. Drive automation strategy across the ISO, leading the community of practice and establishing governance frameworks. Oversee a centralized team of Automation Leads, enabling effective implementation of automation initiatives while mentoring for growth. Partner with Chief Product Owners from CDR, ASM, and IAM/Security Ops to strengthen security outcomes, accelerating threat detection, investigation, and response. Assess and optimize workflows using automation, AI, and machine learning to reduce manual effort and enhance scalability. 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. Qualifications Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide automation strategies in information security domains. Demonstrated success leading and mentoring cross‑functional technical teams to ensure consistent implementation. Strong background in 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. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, aligning technical execution with strategic business goals. Experience fostering adaptive, innovation‑driven cultures that thrive on continuous learning and collaboration. Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $178,600.00 – $267,800.00 (based on geography and experience). Yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Paid Time Off. 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match. Company‑funded pension plan. Wellness program with up to $1,600 per year for personal wellbeing re‑imbursement. Work‑Life Resources covering parenting, housing, senior care, finances, legal matters, education, mental health, and career development. Education benefit to finance traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (85% of lower price). Discretionary annual incentive program subject to performance. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations 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, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD)