Application Delivery and Architecture Risk Manager

• Open to having this role be remote for the right candidate.
  
  

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.

As our world becomes increasingly connected, providing a best-in-class Technology Risk Management program has never been more important. Our customers expect, and deserve, a safe, secure, and reliable digital experience. With that in mind, Corebridge has made significant investments in the enhancement and transformation of our Technology Risk Management (TRM) team. Our team leads the way in deliberate Technology Risk Management for our company.

About The Role

In this role, you will be the Application Delivery and Architecture Risk Manager for Corebridge and will be responsible for identifying, assessing, recommending remediations, and monitoring risks related to the development of our applications and their architecture. You will act as a risk partner and advisor to the product vertical CIOs, enterprise architects and development teams. You will proactively identify risks, perform formal risk reviews, be consulted on strategic projects, design and develop risk metrics, partner with IT in defining policies, recommend control improvements and help identify and resolve systemic issues related to our Application Architecture and Development. You will educate IT on risk management processes and support the overall risk management objectives. You will help reduce technical debt and operating risk via improvements to designs, software, and processes.

We want to hear from you today if you can:

• Demonstrate expertise in the application development Lifecyle – designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications on both public and private cloud infrastructure.
• Perform architecture design reviews and provide recommendations on design patterns and best practices.
• Support proactive initiatives and identify opportunities to improve Enterprise Architecture to enable scalability and stability.
• Identify AppDev, DevOp, and Architecture risks through risk assessments and reviews, continuous monitoring, or other identification techniques.
• Design, produce and analyze SDLC risk metrics and enable data-driven decisions.
• Support the design and implementation of a strategy for effective software and hardware asset management that support data quality, accuracy, and availability.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and review processes related to software development.
• Demonstrate robust understanding of effective controls and best practice operating processes in the following areas: SDLC, Application Data and Information Management, Observability, Enterprise Architecture, IT Asset Management, and Configuration Management.
• Demonstrate familiarity with controls and best practice operating processes in the following areas: IT Third Party Management, Change Management, Release Management, Problem Management, Incident Management, Event Management.
• Prepare risk memos and reports to document risk review scope, procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Work under pressure, prioritize and plan effectively to meet deadlines.
• Work to a high standard with attention to detail, thoroughness, and a methodical approach to meet business requirements in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and present information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical people.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, information technology, other advanced science or engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years technical experience with a large and global enterprise in application delivery, ideally in individual contributor and leadership roles.
• 4 + years of experience part of an architecture review board or related architecture role.
• 2+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud-based solution architectures.
• Managed Services experience is a plus
• Experience with the following domains and supporting best practice controls is required:
• DevOps (e.g., Artifactory, Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, XL Deploy, XL Release)
• Web standards (e.g., REST APIs, web security mechanisms)
• Deployment and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins).
• Experience with the following domains and supporting best practice controls is a plus:
• Database environments and tools (e.g., SQL, Hadoop, and cloud native data management tools)
• Application Security tools (e.g., Qualys, Veracode, Tanium, SPIDR)
• Identify and Access management (e.g., OKTA, SailPoint)
• Working knowledge of IT risk frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, FFIEC, NIST)
• Experience with Application security controls and familiarity with standard IT security practices (e.g., encryption, certificates, data loss prevention, key management)
• Project Management and Agile Management experience
• Deep hands-on knowledge of data collection, aggregation, processing, and analysis tools (e.g., PowerBI)
• Demonstrated experience in achieving shared objectives in a matrixed organization, and coordinating projects and services across business and organizational boundaries
• Effective in managing ambiguity and delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster collaborative, open, working relationships with technology and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Program and Project management skills and experience and strength in integrating teams cross-functional to develop roadmaps and remediate technology risks.
  

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
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 9 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.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for 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 people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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 TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area

RK - Risk

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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