Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work
  
  

Who we are?

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About The Role

The candidate role will be working within Network Services Architecture organization, focusing on global design, architecture, standardization, and emerging technologies related to Enterprise DDI solution and other network related areas. The candidate will be expected to lead and drive the development, sustainability, and operations of support the Network Services Enterprise DDI environment. portfolio, and work in a cross-organizational setting and managed services environment with high compliance requirements to ratify services and use-cases across the global enterprise with like-minded engineers and business partners. . This candidate must demonstrate industry knowledge in DDI (BlueCat), Software Defined infrastructure, cloud strategies, data center and WAN technologies, global load balancing, load balancing, and with automation development and workflows. The candidate will be required to develop reference architectures, support existing standards through a comprehensive review process, and develop standards based upon business requirements. In addition, the candidate should have a strong background in: Software Defined Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud, Appliances, F5 Load Balancing, tools, and BlueCat product suite. Strong technical knowledge in the areas of DDI, Security, Azure, and AWS is a must.

We want to hear from you today if you can:

• Establish and Maintains Technical DDI Standards.
• Interface with other technology towers and vendors.
• Act as escalation point for critical operational issues.
• Recommend and oversee implementation of DDI technologies or maintenance of solution.
• Recommend and lead efforts in the area of optimization and automation.
• Improve environment on all levels (Ops, Deployment, Design, Tools, etc.).
• Review and improves DDI network architecture standards as well as proposed Network Changes.
• Design, and Review Scopes of Work with both internal and external teams including budget aspects.
• Oversee implementation efforts across the enterprise Network, Data Center, and design to insure expected outcomes with both internal and external.
• Act as Network Team lead (SME) on projects as it relates to Network Services with Business partners, and other teams.
• May conduct training and knowledge transfer to internal and external team members as required.
• Participate in Technology Strategy sessions and direction.
• Lead and Participate in Manufacture and Technology team learning.
• Review security releases and provides guidance to address those potential threats (CVE’s).
• Certify and recommend hardware platforms and code versions.
• Collaborate with IT Security on best network security practices.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation for Severity 1 Incident & Network Outages.
• Participate in capacity management and planning, as well as leads efforts to reduce operational costs.
  
  

Please note: The job can only be performed in the State location listed: Houston, TX and Jersey City, NJ.

Position Requirement

What we are looking for

• 7+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, maintaining, and managing large-scale BlueCat DDI (DNS, DHCP and IPAM), project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability is required.
• Experience with BlueCat including AD and Route 53 Integrations.
• Deep understanding of network architecture designs with In-depth knowledge of DNS, NTP, IPAM, BIND, and DHCP.
• IP Management including issuance, inventory, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience architecting, implementing, and configuring the BlueCat OEM platform.
• Experience working and participation in supporting & troubleshooting incidents, engaging in escalation bridges, as well as driving whiteboard and discovery sessions.
• Extensive knowledge in Perl, Shell, and Python scripting is desired to automate Network Task and Improve operational efficiency.
• Experience in analyzing DDI Logs and Reporting.
• Assist with enterprise network automation efforts, developing scripts and tools to streamline network software defined solutions, and reduce manual workload.
• Operate and manage technical DDI projects and work with other teams.
• Working knowledge of network management and monitoring platforms.
• Working knowledge of switches, routers, load balancers and firewalls and their interactions with DDI.
• Working knowledge with Route 53 and Bluecat operations & integrations in the Cloud (AWS, Azure).
• Network Operating Systems: MS Active Directory, Linux, UNIX, etc.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of experience in DDI design, engineering, deployment, maintenance, or administration (required).
• Proficiency in DDI BlueCat Products and experience with DNS and DHCP configuration.
• Solid understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Familiarity with BlueCat’s REST API and experience in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and Postman API platform to automate DDI tasks.
• Familiarity with security best practices for DNS and DHCP, including DNSSEC and network segmentation (Internal & External).
• Domain Names and services with 3rd party providers (Cloudflare).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Shell, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) and Ansible Automation Platform to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency and 5+ years’ experience.
• Solid understanding with Servers, Appliance, and Operating system associated with BlueCat Solution.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels.
• Networking and protocol knowledge and understanding.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation.
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are at the forefront of creating value for customers and stakeholders and therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:
• Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 17 paid holidays per calendar year.
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.
  
  

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $110,000 - $155,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.

This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR

• 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR
• 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.
  
  

Applications will be accepted for this position until a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
  
  

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified

Functional Area

IT - Information Technology

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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