Sr Network Services Architect

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

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services, and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

The Senior Network Services Architect will work within the Network Services Architecture organization, focusing on global architecture, standardization, automation, tools, and emerging technologies. The candidate will support the Network Services portfolio, create reference architectures, develop standards, and lead the design and deployment of large enterprise solutions.

• Support the Network Services portfolio and collaborate cross‑organizationally across the global enterprise.
• Develop reference architectures, present to Architecture Boards, and drive standards based on business requirements.
• Ascertain business requirements, research and recommend solutions with a technical business case.
• Develop project and deployment plans meeting scope, time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Assess risk, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using industry standard tools, including packet analyzers.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in alignment with security, compliance, and firm objectives.
• Mentor network engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Lead audit and compliance reporting efforts and develop remediation plans.
• Recommend and oversee implementation of new networking technologies and automation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for critical network outages and participate in capacity management.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related work experience.
• 15+ years of experience with enterprise network solutions, including cloud and remote networks, software‑defined networking, automation, routing, switching, VoIP, Wi‑Fi, etc.
• Strong background in route/switch software‑defined data center solutions (Cisco ACI, Arista Cloud Vision, Aruba Clearpass, AppViewX) and F5 Load Balancing.
• Knowledge of DDI, secure proxy, DDoS, Zero Trust Networking, NAC, firewall, Azure, and AWS.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large‑enterprise solutions and orchestrating network performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills; able to operate as a level 3 resource during outage situations.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with strong research skills.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 for Jersey City, NJ. The role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package.

This position is based in the Houston, TX or Jersey City, NJ office and follows a hybrid working policy, offering colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

May include up to 25% travel.

Corebridge Financial prioritizes the health, well‑being, and work‑life balance of employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees personally and professionally.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% and a 3% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Confidential counseling services and resources.
• Matching charitable donations:
  Corebridge matches up to $5,000 to tax‑exempt organizations.
• Volunteer Time Off:
  Up to 16 volunteer hours annually.
• Paid Time Off:
  At least 24 PTO days for eligible employees.

Corebridge Financial is a committed equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Corebridge is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status, and we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees, including accommodations for physical or mental disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs.