Corebridge Financial
Overview
Senior DDI Network Design Engineer at Corebridge Financial. Join to apply for the role. Who Youll Work With
The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and collaborates with partners across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute IT and operations services, and ensures IT risk management and security measures align with enterprise architecture standards and principles. About The Role
The Senior DDI Network Design Engineer will work within the Network Services Architecture organization, focusing on global design, architecture, standardization, and emerging technologies related to Enterprise DDI (BlueCat) and other network areas. The engineer will lead the development, sustainability, and operations to support the Network Services Enterprise DDI environment. The role requires industry knowledge in DDI (BlueCat), Software Defined infrastructure, cloud (AWS and Azure) strategies, data center and WAN technologies, global load balancing, and automation development and workflows. The role will develop reference architectures, support existing standards through a comprehensive review process, and develop standards based upon business requirements. Responsibilities
Establish and maintain technical DDI standards. Interface with other technology towers and vendors. Act as escalation point for critical operational issues. Recommend and oversee implementation of DDI technologies or maintenance of solutions. Advise on optimization and automation initiatives. Improve environment across Ops, Deployment, Design, and Tools. Review and improve DDI network architecture standards and proposed Network Changes. Design and review Scopes of Work with internal and external teams, including budget aspects. Oversee implementation across the enterprise Network, Data Center, and design to ensure expected outcomes with internal and external teams. Act as Network Team lead (SME) on projects related to Network Services with Business partners and other teams. Conduct training and knowledge transfer as required. Participate in Technology Strategy sessions and direction. Lead and participate in Manufacture and Technology team learning. Review security releases and provide guidance on addressing threats (CVEs). Certify and recommend hardware platforms and code versions. Collaborate with IT Security on network security best practices. Conduct Root Cause Analysis for Severity 1 incidents and network outages. Participate in capacity management and planning and lead efforts to reduce operational costs. Skills And Qualifications
7+ years of experience designing, deploying, maintaining, and managing large-scale BlueCat DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), with focus on performance optimization and scalability. Experience with BlueCat including AD and Route 53 integrations. Deep understanding of DNS, NTP, IPAM, BIND, DHCP; strong IP management, issuance, inventory, tracking, and reporting. Experience architecting, implementing, and configuring BlueCat OEM platform. Experience supporting and troubleshooting incidents, escalation bridges, and running discovery sessions. Proficiency in scripting (Perl, Python, Shell) to automate network tasks and improve efficiency; experience with Postman a plus. Experience analyzing DDI logs and reporting; ability to develop automation to reduce manual workload. Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure) integration with BlueCat and Route 53 operations. Knowledge of network management/monitoring platforms, switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls in relation to DDI. Strong collaboration, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work across teams and leadership levels. Solid understanding of servers, appliances, and operating systems associated with BlueCat solutions. Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to deliver solutions with attention to detail. Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 7+ years of experience in DDI design, engineering, deployment, maintenance, or administration. Proficiency in DDI BlueCat products and DNS/DHCP configuration; strong understanding of IP addressing/subnetting and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP). Familiarity with BlueCat REST API; scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell; API testing using Postman. Security best practices for DNS/DHCP, DNSSEC, and network segmentation. Experience with third-party providers (e.g., Cloudflare) for domain names and services; strong scripting and automation experience (Ansible preferred). Experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and interpersonal skills; ability to work across teams. Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $155,000 at the commencement of employment. Individual offers depend on location, skills, experience, and other qualifications. Eligible for discretionary bonus under the applicable incentive plan. Corebridge also offers competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package. Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financials Houston, TX or Jersey City, NJ office with a hybrid working policy. Estimated Travel
Up to 25% travel. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corebridge Financial provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law. Details at www.corebridgefinancial.com. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with applicable fair employment laws and welcome diverse perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior DDI Network Design Engineer at Corebridge Financial. Join to apply for the role. Who Youll Work With
The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and collaborates with partners across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute IT and operations services, and ensures IT risk management and security measures align with enterprise architecture standards and principles. About The Role
The Senior DDI Network Design Engineer will work within the Network Services Architecture organization, focusing on global design, architecture, standardization, and emerging technologies related to Enterprise DDI (BlueCat) and other network areas. The engineer will lead the development, sustainability, and operations to support the Network Services Enterprise DDI environment. The role requires industry knowledge in DDI (BlueCat), Software Defined infrastructure, cloud (AWS and Azure) strategies, data center and WAN technologies, global load balancing, and automation development and workflows. The role will develop reference architectures, support existing standards through a comprehensive review process, and develop standards based upon business requirements. Responsibilities
Establish and maintain technical DDI standards. Interface with other technology towers and vendors. Act as escalation point for critical operational issues. Recommend and oversee implementation of DDI technologies or maintenance of solutions. Advise on optimization and automation initiatives. Improve environment across Ops, Deployment, Design, and Tools. Review and improve DDI network architecture standards and proposed Network Changes. Design and review Scopes of Work with internal and external teams, including budget aspects. Oversee implementation across the enterprise Network, Data Center, and design to ensure expected outcomes with internal and external teams. Act as Network Team lead (SME) on projects related to Network Services with Business partners and other teams. Conduct training and knowledge transfer as required. Participate in Technology Strategy sessions and direction. Lead and participate in Manufacture and Technology team learning. Review security releases and provide guidance on addressing threats (CVEs). Certify and recommend hardware platforms and code versions. Collaborate with IT Security on network security best practices. Conduct Root Cause Analysis for Severity 1 incidents and network outages. Participate in capacity management and planning and lead efforts to reduce operational costs. Skills And Qualifications
7+ years of experience designing, deploying, maintaining, and managing large-scale BlueCat DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), with focus on performance optimization and scalability. Experience with BlueCat including AD and Route 53 integrations. Deep understanding of DNS, NTP, IPAM, BIND, DHCP; strong IP management, issuance, inventory, tracking, and reporting. Experience architecting, implementing, and configuring BlueCat OEM platform. Experience supporting and troubleshooting incidents, escalation bridges, and running discovery sessions. Proficiency in scripting (Perl, Python, Shell) to automate network tasks and improve efficiency; experience with Postman a plus. Experience analyzing DDI logs and reporting; ability to develop automation to reduce manual workload. Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure) integration with BlueCat and Route 53 operations. Knowledge of network management/monitoring platforms, switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls in relation to DDI. Strong collaboration, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work across teams and leadership levels. Solid understanding of servers, appliances, and operating systems associated with BlueCat solutions. Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to deliver solutions with attention to detail. Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 7+ years of experience in DDI design, engineering, deployment, maintenance, or administration. Proficiency in DDI BlueCat products and DNS/DHCP configuration; strong understanding of IP addressing/subnetting and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP). Familiarity with BlueCat REST API; scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell; API testing using Postman. Security best practices for DNS/DHCP, DNSSEC, and network segmentation. Experience with third-party providers (e.g., Cloudflare) for domain names and services; strong scripting and automation experience (Ansible preferred). Experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and interpersonal skills; ability to work across teams. Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $155,000 at the commencement of employment. Individual offers depend on location, skills, experience, and other qualifications. Eligible for discretionary bonus under the applicable incentive plan. Corebridge also offers competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package. Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financials Houston, TX or Jersey City, NJ office with a hybrid working policy. Estimated Travel
Up to 25% travel. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corebridge Financial provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law. Details at www.corebridgefinancial.com. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with applicable fair employment laws and welcome diverse perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr