Hiring: Lead, Application Security Company: Prudential Financial Location: Newark, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:21:42 Employment Type: Part-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Azure, Bash, CI/CD, DAST, Digital Transformation, GCP, OWASP, PCI DSS, PLC, Penetration Testing, PowerShell, Python, SAST, SCA About the job Required Skills: •As a Lead, Application Security on the Attack Surface Management team, you will play a critical technical and strategic leadership role in advancing Prudential’s enterprise application security program. •Partner closely with senior security leaders, the Information Security Office, the Chief Technology Office, and global engineering teams to drive secure-by-design outcomes and measurable risk reduction across Prudential’s digital ecosystem. •Be accountable for shaping, governing, and maturing application security capabilities for modern, cloud-native, and DevOps-driven environments. •Lead complex initiatives that secure applications at scale, influence future architecture and engineering practices, and embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines through automation and self-service enablement. •Operate as a senior escalation point, trusted advisor, and technical authority, working on highly complex and ambiguous problems where judgment, experience, and influence are required. Qualifications: •Scripting and automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash) •In-depth knowledge of threat actors and real-world attack techniques •Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI DSS) •Advanced security certifications (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CASP+, GCSA, GCFA, GCIH) •Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) •Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead through expertise •You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can •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%). Compensation: •$123,700 - $204,100 / year •Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!