VP, Authentication Senior Manager; Customer IAM

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.

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. 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 and principles.

The VP, Authentication Senior Manager will provide overall leadership and oversee the company’s Customer IAM (CIAM) authentication service function. This role reports to the Global Head of Authentication and requires extensive background and overall experience in IAM strategy, architecture, and software development/engineering with subject matter expertise in authentication services (both internal workforce and customer).

• Plan and execute the delivery of Authentication services (Customer IAM).
• Work with business aligned IT to define business requirements, target state processes, implementation plans, and adhere to enterprise IT standards.
• Ensure Authentication platform complies with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry frameworks. Conduct regular audits and assessments.
• Lead and oversee the design and development of Authentication solutions that enforce applicable organization security policies and access management requirements.
• Lead and oversee the build, configuration, and architecture of authentication platforms such as Okta/Ping and Azure, including modern authentication technology components such as SSO, registration, identity proofing, MFA solutions, federation, mobile push, biometrics, FIDO compliant MFA, TOTP, phone-as-a-token, password resets, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Authentication services and integration with broader security solutions, such as Identity & Access Governance, Privileged Access, and broader Cybersecurity services.
• Define, enhance, and oversee all enterprise-wide authentication processes, controls and follow-up, exception & risk acceptance approvals, and walkthroughs.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of authentication and related security systems.
• Represent the IAM organization on large scale technology projects implemented outside IAM, regulatory reviews, and internal and external audits.
• Communicate effectively and build partnerships with stakeholders across ISO and other security functions.
• Drive results, foster innovation, and maintain a customer‑focused mindset.

• 10+ years of overall experience in Cybersecurity and IAM managing engineering, strategy, process/controls, and related services.
• 10+ years of experience supporting key IAM business processes:
  Identity Governance, Privileged Access, Access Administration & Authentication (inc. MFA), Directory Services, etc.
• 8+ years of production support or related experience with IAM business processes and implementing control‑based business processes.
• 8+ years of experience providing technical expertise in systems, technical infrastructure, tools, modelling, and external interfaces.
• 8+ years of experience in Authentication products including Azure AD, Active Directory, role‑based access control, MFA, SSO, and related standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, etc.).
• 8+ years of engineering, production, and operational support with IAM business processes and implementing control‑based business processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with many levels of management and across multiple lines of business.
• 8+ years of working with regulatory requirements (SOX, SOC1, NYDFS, GDPR, PCI, MAS, etc.) and industry standard frameworks.
• 5+ years managing 20+ resources in a matrixed environment.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience with platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, Cyber Ark, Ping, Quest, Active Directory, AWS, Azure,…