Corebridge Financial
Head Of Cloud Governance
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. A Head Of Cloud Governance is a leadership role responsible for establishing and overseeing the framework that ensures an organization's cloud computing environment aligns with its business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role is critical for managing risks, optimizing costs, ensuring security and compliance, and promoting efficient and effective use of cloud resources. The objective is to maintain a stable and secure cloud infrastructure through oversight and engagement with IT Customers, IT groups and 3rd party Cloud Service Providers. This role has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of cloud computing (Public, Private, Hybrid), data centers, and virtual infrastructure. It is also important to understand the overarching strategic business decisions that need to be made around IT services. A professional with advanced knowledge of installation, configuration and management of the company's IT infrastructure and related systems is necessary to achieve their goals. This entails supporting complex enterprise-level cloud applications, providing architectural direction within the Cloud Services team, and providing guidance on strategy execution as the company evolves. The individual will manage a variety of complex assignments related to planning and design of cloud systems and applications to meet business needs, upgrades to existing systems, monitor and escalate troubleshooting of cloud systems and applications, analyzing system faults and performance issues, and running diagnostic tests on applications operating in the cloud to detect and resolve issues. Understanding and being able to communicate the financial operating costs of a cloud environment is a critical skill for success. Experience with Cloud Service Providers (Microsoft Azure, AWS), Windows and Linux file systems are a plus. Knowledge and experience with the project life cycle emphasizing design, architecture, technical reports, and documentation will be critical for success in this role. This position requires exceptional professionalism, communication abilities and strong technical skills. Responsibilities Strategy and Framework Development:
Developing and implementing a comprehensive cloud governance strategy aligned with the organization's IT and business goals. Establishing and maintaining cloud governance policies, standards, and guidelines for architecture, deployment, security, and operations. Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cloud resources and activities.
Policy Implementation and Enforcement:
Leading the implementation of governance policies across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Monitoring compliance with established cloud policies and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards. Developing and enforcing policies related to cloud service usage, access control, and data management.
Risk Management and Security:
Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with cloud services, including data security, operational resilience, and third-party risk. Working closely with security, legal, and risk management teams to ensure data protection, privacy, and risk mitigation in cloud environments. Establishing processes for incident response and recovery related to cloud operations.
Cost Optimization and FinOps:
Developing and implementing strategies for cloud cost management and optimization. Establishing and enforcing cost control measures and monitoring cloud spending. Implementing FinOps practices across all cloud environments.
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
Ensuring that all cloud services meet relevant industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and internal compliance requirements. Managing audits and assessments related to cloud governance and compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborating with IT, security, legal, finance, and business teams to ensure cloud governance policies support business objectives while maintaining security and compliance. Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership on cloud governance matters, providing regular updates on compliance status, risks, and improvements. Communicating cloud governance policies and guidelines effectively across the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
Monitoring the performance of the cloud governance program and compliance efforts. Continuously evaluating and enhancing governance processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in cloud computing. Responsible for developing and maintaining Cloud Services architecture and providing input on decisions to be taken on new virtual cloud equipment and upgrades.
Developing and tracking budgets for new and existing Cloud Infrastructure. Manage and report on the availability of Cloud Services across the entire Cloud Server Ecosystem to meet the required SLA's. Develop and monitor metrics to improve Cloud environment availability and performance. Drive incident resolution from participation in incident troubleshooting sessions through delivery and closure of post-mortems of cloud services related incidents. Develop standards for Cloud Services. Support and maintain a scalable backup solution for the virtualized and standalone Cloud environments. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related scientific/technical discipline required. Master's Degree preferred. IT architecture certification e.g., TOGAF is a plus. Cloud solutions architect certification is a plus. 7+ years in information technology with a minimum of 3+ years in an IT architectural role. 5+ years of application/solution development experience in a professional environment. 3+ years of experience in designing and maintaining Cloud Services technologies such as Azure, AWS, etc. Experience required in designing, assessing, implementing, and maintaining Cloud Services (e.g., Software as a Service or Platform as a Service, etc.), maintaining Cloud Infrastructure Services, and managing and monitoring performance of Cloud Service Providers. Experience defining Cloud Information Architecture (IA) and Governance. Experience with Active Directory (on-premises and in MS Azure). Extensive experience in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep understanding of cloud governance frameworks, best practices, and security principles. Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards. Proven ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures. Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical and financial acumen for cost management. Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation delivery, collaboration, and influencing skills required. Leadership experience with the ability to build and manage teams. Experience and understanding IT Service Management concepts (ITIL), processes and procedures. Applies broad knowledge of IT operations principles, business drivers, and related areas to impact results. Understands the key players in the business and communicates appropriately with them. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate technology terms into business terms required. Demonstrated systems performance monitoring and problem resolution skills. Track record developing and implementing systems infrastructure design best practices and operational policies following industry standard security principles required. Project Management experience and skills. Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs. Compensation The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,
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. A Head Of Cloud Governance is a leadership role responsible for establishing and overseeing the framework that ensures an organization's cloud computing environment aligns with its business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role is critical for managing risks, optimizing costs, ensuring security and compliance, and promoting efficient and effective use of cloud resources. The objective is to maintain a stable and secure cloud infrastructure through oversight and engagement with IT Customers, IT groups and 3rd party Cloud Service Providers. This role has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of cloud computing (Public, Private, Hybrid), data centers, and virtual infrastructure. It is also important to understand the overarching strategic business decisions that need to be made around IT services. A professional with advanced knowledge of installation, configuration and management of the company's IT infrastructure and related systems is necessary to achieve their goals. This entails supporting complex enterprise-level cloud applications, providing architectural direction within the Cloud Services team, and providing guidance on strategy execution as the company evolves. The individual will manage a variety of complex assignments related to planning and design of cloud systems and applications to meet business needs, upgrades to existing systems, monitor and escalate troubleshooting of cloud systems and applications, analyzing system faults and performance issues, and running diagnostic tests on applications operating in the cloud to detect and resolve issues. Understanding and being able to communicate the financial operating costs of a cloud environment is a critical skill for success. Experience with Cloud Service Providers (Microsoft Azure, AWS), Windows and Linux file systems are a plus. Knowledge and experience with the project life cycle emphasizing design, architecture, technical reports, and documentation will be critical for success in this role. This position requires exceptional professionalism, communication abilities and strong technical skills. Responsibilities Strategy and Framework Development:
Developing and implementing a comprehensive cloud governance strategy aligned with the organization's IT and business goals. Establishing and maintaining cloud governance policies, standards, and guidelines for architecture, deployment, security, and operations. Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cloud resources and activities.
Policy Implementation and Enforcement:
Leading the implementation of governance policies across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Monitoring compliance with established cloud policies and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards. Developing and enforcing policies related to cloud service usage, access control, and data management.
Risk Management and Security:
Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with cloud services, including data security, operational resilience, and third-party risk. Working closely with security, legal, and risk management teams to ensure data protection, privacy, and risk mitigation in cloud environments. Establishing processes for incident response and recovery related to cloud operations.
Cost Optimization and FinOps:
Developing and implementing strategies for cloud cost management and optimization. Establishing and enforcing cost control measures and monitoring cloud spending. Implementing FinOps practices across all cloud environments.
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
Ensuring that all cloud services meet relevant industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and internal compliance requirements. Managing audits and assessments related to cloud governance and compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborating with IT, security, legal, finance, and business teams to ensure cloud governance policies support business objectives while maintaining security and compliance. Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership on cloud governance matters, providing regular updates on compliance status, risks, and improvements. Communicating cloud governance policies and guidelines effectively across the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
Monitoring the performance of the cloud governance program and compliance efforts. Continuously evaluating and enhancing governance processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in cloud computing. Responsible for developing and maintaining Cloud Services architecture and providing input on decisions to be taken on new virtual cloud equipment and upgrades.
Developing and tracking budgets for new and existing Cloud Infrastructure. Manage and report on the availability of Cloud Services across the entire Cloud Server Ecosystem to meet the required SLA's. Develop and monitor metrics to improve Cloud environment availability and performance. Drive incident resolution from participation in incident troubleshooting sessions through delivery and closure of post-mortems of cloud services related incidents. Develop standards for Cloud Services. Support and maintain a scalable backup solution for the virtualized and standalone Cloud environments. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related scientific/technical discipline required. Master's Degree preferred. IT architecture certification e.g., TOGAF is a plus. Cloud solutions architect certification is a plus. 7+ years in information technology with a minimum of 3+ years in an IT architectural role. 5+ years of application/solution development experience in a professional environment. 3+ years of experience in designing and maintaining Cloud Services technologies such as Azure, AWS, etc. Experience required in designing, assessing, implementing, and maintaining Cloud Services (e.g., Software as a Service or Platform as a Service, etc.), maintaining Cloud Infrastructure Services, and managing and monitoring performance of Cloud Service Providers. Experience defining Cloud Information Architecture (IA) and Governance. Experience with Active Directory (on-premises and in MS Azure). Extensive experience in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep understanding of cloud governance frameworks, best practices, and security principles. Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards. Proven ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures. Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical and financial acumen for cost management. Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation delivery, collaboration, and influencing skills required. Leadership experience with the ability to build and manage teams. Experience and understanding IT Service Management concepts (ITIL), processes and procedures. Applies broad knowledge of IT operations principles, business drivers, and related areas to impact results. Understands the key players in the business and communicates appropriately with them. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate technology terms into business terms required. Demonstrated systems performance monitoring and problem resolution skills. Track record developing and implementing systems infrastructure design best practices and operational policies following industry standard security principles required. Project Management experience and skills. Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs. Compensation The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,