Corporate Systems Technical Lead

Corebridge Financial • Jersey City, NJ

74d • $159,000 - $177,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

IT leader responsible for end to end delivery (Design, Build, Run) for the Corporate Services Platforms supporting Legal, Compliance and Real Estate.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and MS Office 0365.
• Proficiency in SQL for troubleshooting and reporting (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS.
• Experience with identity and access management: Active Directory, LDAP, SSO, SAML, OAuth.
• Familiarity with application and web servers.
• Experience with cloud-hosted platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Administration of SaaS applications through vendor portals.
• Understanding of multi-tenant architectures and vendor-managed updates.
• Integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365).
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Installation, configuration, and patch management of packaged applications.
• Experience with backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
• Hardware and resource planning for application performance.
• License management and monitoring usage compliance.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting legal and compliance technology portfolios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Willing to do occasional on-call support for critical system issues.
• Vendor management and escalation coordination.
• Excellent communication skills for end-user support, training, and documentation.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work across IT and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Application Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of assigned applications, including deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (system architecture, QA, DevOps, Security) to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Monitor application performance and implement optimizations to enhance scalability, security, and user experience.
• Lead an off-shore thirty party support team for the applications in the portfolio.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams to translate business needs into functional requirements.
• Manage expectations of internal stakeholders (e.g. Security, finance, operations) and external partners (vendors, clients).
• Ensure applications comply with organizational policies, industry standards (e.g., NYDS, GDPR, ISO), and cybersecurity protocols.
• Conduct / coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities.
• Oversee budgeting for application-related costs (licensing, infrastructure, support).
• Prioritize resource allocation for upgrades, patches, and new features.
• Analyze user feedback and metrics (e.g., uptime, error rates) to drive iterative improvements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud-native solutions) to recommend innovation opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees