As a Lead of Software as a Service (SaaS) Security Posture Management on the Vulnerability and Compliance Management Team at Prudential, you will oversee the security and compliance posture of our SaaS platforms by collaborating with DevOps teams to enhance baseline capabilities, establish preventive controls, and mitigate potential risks. You will lead strategic initiatives for SaaS security standards, drive automation of workflows for continuous monitoring, and collaborate across ISO organizations to prioritize systems and controls for attack surface reduction. Your responsibilities include conducting regular vulnerability assessments, implementing automated policies, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX. You will also mentor team members, support incident response efforts, and communicate program results to upper management. Advanced experience in vulnerability management lifecycle tools like Wiz and AppOmni, knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks, and proficiency with defensive technologies such as SIEMs and EDR are essential.
Lead the design and implementation of attack surface reduction for SaaS platforms.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments to support hardening efforts on SaaS applications.
Track and remediate security issues identified in SaaS platforms promptly.
Implement automated policies for continuous monitoring and preventive controls.
Develop and maintain SaaS security policies aligned with industry standards and regulations.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
Advanced knowledge of SaaS vulnerability management lifecycle tools (Wiz, AppOmni).
Expertise in security frameworks like OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, and NIST.
Deep understanding of defensive technologies including IPS/IDS, WAFs, SIEMs, EPP, EDR, and UEBA.
Proven leadership in SaaS security initiatives with experience designing and implementing controls.
Strong communication skills to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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How this pay compares to similar roles
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$186k
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Based on 238 similar postings.
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About Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager.
Prudential Financial currently has
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