Leader, Information Security Controls & Standards

pru; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential is seeking a Lead, Information Security Library & Standards to build and govern a scalable control library and security standards framework. The role partners with risk management and information security leadership to ensure audit-ready governance across the enterprise.

The position is based in Newark, NJ, with a hybrid work structure requiring on-site presence several days per week. You will drive governance processes, playbooks, and documentation to support consistent, practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or related field.
• Experience building or maintaining security governance, control frameworks, or compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, NYDFS, SOC or related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, enhancement, and governance of the Information Security control library with alignment to risk and compliance objectives.
• Define control taxonomy, ownership models, framework mappings, evidence, narratives, and governance standards.
• Coordinate lifecycle management of security standards and align with regulatory requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, NYDFS, SOC).

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Compliance programs

Frameworks knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity/CS/Info Security/Risk/IS/Business

Job description

Prudential is seeking a Lead, Information Security Library & Standards to build and govern a scalable control library and security standards framework. The role partners with risk management and information security leadership to ensure audit-ready governance across the enterprise.

The position is based in Newark, NJ, with a hybrid work structure requiring on-site presence several days per week. You will drive governance processes, playbooks, and documentation to support consistent, practical