What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Offensive Security & Threat Management position at Corebridge Financial?
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.
We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life
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.
About The Role
The Head of Offensive Security & Threat Management leads Corebridge Financial’ s adversary simulation, red teaming, threat hunting, and detection validation programs to proactively identify and reduce material cyber risk. This role drives continuous improvement of security controls through offensive testing, intelligence‑led operations, and close partnership with incident response, engineering, and risk stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The anticipated salary range for this position is $195,000 to $217,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.
In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.
Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
Estimated Travel
May include up to 25%.
This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building 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 colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. 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, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com
Functional Area
IT - Information Technology
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
American General Life Insurance Company
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.
We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life
- We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
- We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
- We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
- We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.
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.
About The Role
The Head of Offensive Security & Threat Management leads Corebridge Financial’ s adversary simulation, red teaming, threat hunting, and detection validation programs to proactively identify and reduce material cyber risk. This role drives continuous improvement of security controls through offensive testing, intelligence‑led operations, and close partnership with incident response, engineering, and risk stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight, direction and strategy for Red Team testing and engagements.
- Develop reporting including suggested mitigation strategies of results of Red Team activities for both management and technical audiences.
- Innovate and develop approach to align Red Team engagements with relevant tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and trends.
- Support audit finding remediation and validation testing.
- Manage and develop an intelligence driven threat hunt strategy, program, and reporting.
- Coordinate and provide oversight for Enterprise and Application penetration testing and reporting.
- Partner with Cyber Operations, Monitoring, and Incident Response teams to provide technical analysis of potential or detected threat.
- Organize, lead, and design purple team tabletop exercises.
- 6 years of increasing responsibility and work complexity to include multifaceted management roles in complex organizations.
- Extensive technical experience in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, ideally in individual contributor and leadership roles.
- Deep understanding of attacker’s tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs).
- Strong understanding of Application Security best practices.
- Experience working within the financial or other highly regulated industries desired.
- Ability to communicate via written and verbal communication in both formal and casual situations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $195,000 to $217,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.
In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.
Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
Estimated Travel
May include up to 25%.
This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR
- 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR
- 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include
- 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building 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 colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. 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, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com
Functional Area
IT - Information Technology
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
American General Life Insurance Company
Salary : $195,000 - $217,000