Enterprise Security Architect

Corebridge Financial • Houston, TX

121d • $128,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Security Architect will help to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of secure systems and architectures across our organization. This role is critical to embedding security into enterprise processes, aligning with industry standards, and building a scalable security foundation. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively to drive security initiatives and foster a security-first culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, systems, networks, applications, or cloud security.
• Ability to create and review diagrams using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Familiarity with secure architecture patterns, reference architectures, and frameworks.
• Expertise in SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments, including platforms like AWS, Azure, M365, and Salesforce.
• Experience working with various identity and access management (IAM) solutions such as CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, Entra ID/Azure AD, and other tools supporting SSO, MFA, and PAM.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for workflow management and documentation.
• Expertise in threat modeling, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards such as NYDFS, CCPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or proven record of experience in Information Technology and Cyber Security roles.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, FIDO, PKI, JWT, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Strong knowledge of common network protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, and VPN technologies.
• Expertise in encryption technologies (e.g., TLS, AES, RSA) and key management practices (e.g., KMS, HSM, PKI).
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, VPN, Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Zero-Trust, microsegmentation, and SD-WAN security solutions, CASB, Proxy, SSE.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight and logging/monitoring best practices.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, and OCP, including their security considerations.
• Proficiency in integrating security into DevOps pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Terraform, and Vault.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and maintain secure architecture patterns, diagrams, and reference architectures to guide security implementations across the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive security reviews of applications, systems, and networks, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending secure design strategies.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigating controls.
• Partner with enterprise and line-of-business architects to integrate security seamlessly into designs and processes.
• Translate complex technical security concepts into clear, actionable insights for C-level executives, business leaders, non-technical stakeholders, and technical engineering teams.
• Recommend mitigating controls, security tools, and remediation strategies to address security gaps and minimize risk.
• Stay current on security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Promote a security-first culture by mentoring technical teams, educating stakeholders, and embedding security best practices into organizational workflows.

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: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees