The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Lead and mentor incident response teams, act as incident commander for high-impact cyber incidents, and develop incident response capabilities. | 7-10 years cybersecurity experience with 3+ years leadership in incident response or cyber defense, strong technical and investigative skills, and experience with security frameworks and SIEM platforms. | Head of Cyber Incident Response Position Overview Are you passionate about leading complex cyber incident response efforts while remaining deeply technical? This role sits at the intersection of hands-on incident response, threat mitigation, and team leadership. You will be part of a highly collaborative cyber defense organization, leading the response to high-impact security incidents while mentoring and developing the next generation of incident responders. The ideal candidate is an analytical, curious, and resilient technical leader with a strong investigative mindset and a desire to reduce risk through decisive action. You bring deep knowledge of modern attack techniques and frameworks, communicate clearly under pressure, and naturally step in to lead during critical situations. You thrive in partnership working closely with security, IT, legal, HR, communications, and business teams to drive effective identification, containment, investigation, response, and recovery. As a leader within Guardian’s cybersecurity organization, you are expected to think big, accelerate operational excellence, and lead through change with confidence and courage scaling both technical impact and team capability in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. You Have 7-10 years of overall cybersecurity experience, with a focus in digital forensics, incident response, SOC, or threat mitigation. Broad and deep technical expertise across enterprise environments, including public cloud and SaaS platforms. 3+ years of security leadership experience, ideally in incident response or cyber defense, with a player/coach mindset. Strong command of incident response methodologies, digital forensics principles, and evidence handling. Knowledge and experience in threat hunting, malware analysis, attacker techniques, and common vulnerabilities. Practical experience working with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and related security frameworks. Hands-on experience with SIEM and log analytics platforms including logging, monitoring, insider threat, and UBA concepts. Ability to translate cyber threat intelligence into actionable detections, mitigations, and response strategies. Experience operating in regulated environments, preferably financial services or insurance, with understanding of U.S. privacy regulations. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging technical teams, executives, and cross‑functional partners. Analytical, curious, and resilient under pressure; able to think structurally and creatively during incidents. BS or MS in cyber security, digital forensics, or equivalent experience and/or industry certifications preferred. A continuous, lifelong learner with a desire to grow into broader cyber leadership. You Will Lead and mentor a team of incident response and forensics professionals in a hands-on leadership role. Serve as the senior escalation point within the team responsible for investigating complex, high-impact cyber incidents advanced from the SOC. Act as incident commander or technical lead, coordinate response actions with leadership across cybersecurity security teams while collaborating with legal, enterprise technology, engineering, and other internal teams. Manage the organization’s Corporate Cyber Incident Response capability, including coordination and execution. Develop, maintain, and test incident response plans, playbooks, quick-reference guides, and crisis communication procedures. Partner with first-line SOC teams to build muscle memory, clarify containment authorities, and standardize response actions. Coordinate with business continuity/disaster recovery teams to ensure an integrated response to large-scale cyber events. Drive continuous improvement of logging, monitoring, detection coverage, and UBA capabilities, proactively identifying gaps. Ensure incidents are tracked, reported, and reviewed, with high-quality after-action reports and meaningful metrics. Manage third-party incident response retainers, readiness exercises, and periodic simulations. Collaborate across teams through the hosting of cross-functional incident response training events, and debriefs to align on threats, trends, and lessons learned. Champion risk mitigation initiatives and improvements to security control effectiveness. Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership on strategy, roadmap development, vendor management, and talent planning. Contribute to enterprise programs such as DLP and insider risk management. Support internal and external audits, regulatory requests, and due diligence activities. Continuously identify opportunities to enhance incident response maturity, automation, and cyber defense capabilities. Drive our user behavior analytics (UBA) program working with the business to develop and improve appropriate logging monitoring. Develop standard operating procedures for our 1st line SOC based on threats/observed incidents. Location and Travel Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY. or Holmdel, NJ 20% travel to other Guardian Offices as needed Salary Range: $152,290.00 - $250,195.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com. Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead software engineering with collaboration across IT, business, and QA teams using Java and React technologies. | 7+ years experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, AWS, React, and related technologies with strong communication and agile experience. | .A highly experienced technology professional, able to work independently & also collaborate with multiple IT, Business, and QA areas across different time zones. You have: • More than 7+ years of experience in J2EE & other web technologies • Solid command over Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST API's, Micro-services, AWS, GraohQL, SQL, Oracle, DB2, Tibco, Splunk and AppDynamics • Working knowledge of React, Node.js, Next JS, TypeScript, Micro-Frontends • Familiar with IBM WebSphere Portal • Strong knowledge of release/build/configuration management practices. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well in a team and a positive attitude • Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical and aggressive project timelines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent skills in context switching • Extensive experience in Software Development Life Cycle Management using Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience Location: Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC Hybrid 3 days Salary Range: $118,980.00 - $195,465.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com. Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead product and market strategy by integrating market trends, competitor analysis, and distribution insights to drive product development and go-to-market success. | Requires 7+ years in individual disability insurance, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and experience working with distribution partners in a hybrid setting. | The Head of Core DI Product and Market Strategy serves as a strategic bridge between product development, competitive analysis, and distribution sales operations. This role is responsible for leading efforts to gather, analyze, and synthesize market trends, competitor movements, and customer insights to inform product strategy and positioning. By maintaining a strong connection with the distribution sales force, they ensure that real-time feedback from producers and distribution partners is integrated into product development, messaging, and enabling more responsive and effective go-to-market strategies. You Are Someone with a blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive business impact. Experienced in leveraging customer insights, behavioral analytics, and market research to inform product development and enhance user experience. Someone with a proven ability to define and execute long-term product strategies aligned with business goals and evolving market trends. Exceptionally adept at developing strong, credible business relationships at all levels and building consensus among multiple partners/cross functional teams with competing interests. Proficient in identifying and analyzing customer segments based on demographics, financial behaviors, risk profiles, and digital engagement patterns. Highly adaptable and comfortable with change and ambiguity while keeping the customer at the center of all decisions. Organized and excel at managing multiple ongoing efforts simultaneously. Proactive at solving problems and adding efficiency to processes. An individual who can work with a high level of independence and exercise independent judgement, while maintaining clear and thorough communication with leadership. You Will Translate distribution insights into actionable products and business strategies. Monitor industry trends and emerging threats to maintain strategic advantage. Lead competitive intelligence and market research initiatives specific to insurance products and distribution channels. Partner with distribution sales teams to capture and act on frontline insights, emerging needs, and competitive threats. Equip sales and marketing teams with data-driven tools, training, and messaging that reflect current market dynamics. Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, and Marketing to align strategy with distribution realities and customer expectations. Define and execute the long-term product strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends across new and existing channels. Leverage customer insights, behavioral data, and market research to inform product decisions and deliver best in class products and customer solutions. Lead quarterly research on product/program ideation, working with Design Team to detail out new potential features or programs. Partner with technology, marketing, operations, and distribution to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management (go-to-market). Identify customer target market segments based on demographics, financial goals, risk tolerance, and technology use patterns. Leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor, evaluate, and drive success across projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous improvement. Represent the company in industry forums, broker roadshows, and with our distribution partners. Be responsible for competitive intelligence efforts, including: tracking competitor product features, pricing, and positioning. Prepare competitive benchmarking reports for leadership and maintain a competition dashboard. Support training and communication efforts to ensure internal and external teams understand product features and competitive positioning. You have Demonstrated the ability to identify and effectively articulate the customer problem being solved by a product/offering effort. Demonstrated success partnering with technology, marketing, operations, and distribution teams to drive go-to-market strategies and manage product lifecycles. Direct relationships with Senior Management and enterprise associates. 7+ years of experience in individual disability insurance. 5+ years experience working directly with distribution partners Exceptional interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written, skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize findings and troubleshoot issues. Experience with agile and waterfall implementation methods. Extremely strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) – expert Excel experience a plus. Extremely strong Adobe Acrobat Professional skills. A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand business processes. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Location This role is hybrid, 3 days a week, in Pittsfield, MA. Even if you are not in this location and meet the job qualifications, we encourage you to apply and explore what Guardian has to offer. #LI-HYBRID Salary Range: $110,350.00 - $181,285.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com. Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead and govern enterprise UI design system and front-end standards across multidisciplinary teams ensuring scalable, accessible digital experiences. | Extensive leadership experience in enterprise UI design systems, front-end engineering, accessibility standards, and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams with strategic vision. | Position Overview Guardian is seeking a Head of UI Design, Engineering & Accessibility to lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of our enterprise design system and front‑end standards. This role owns UI as a platform capability—ensuring scalable, accessible, and high‑quality digital experiences across all web and mobile surfaces. You will lead multidisciplinary teams spanning UI design, UI engineering, and accessibility while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Mobile teams as Guardian evolves toward AI‑native digital experiences. You Will (Key Responsibilities) Own and evolve Guardian’s enterprise design system as a platform product, including design tokens, component libraries, pattern standards, roadmaps, versioning, and adoption metrics. Lead and develop a high‑performing team of UI designers, UI engineers, and accessibility specialists, with clear operating distinctions between platform delivery and governance. Define and enforce enterprise UI engineering standards, including framework conventions, implementation quality, and performance benchmarks across all digital web experiences. Establish and govern accessibility standards across all digital surfaces, ensuring WCAG compliance through audits, release gates, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary interface between the design system and product delivery teams, defining contribution models and governing adoption and usage. Partner with Mobile Engineering to ensure consistency across web and native platforms through shared token architectures and aligned interaction standards. Drive a UI Engineering Center of Excellence, uplifting capabilities across product engineering teams through standards, reviews, and embedded consultation. Recruit, develop, and retain pivotal talent across UI design, engineering, and accessibility, aligning staffing to critical enterprise needs. Define and track success metrics such as component adoption, system coverage, accessibility compliance, and team velocity, reporting these as enterprise capability indicators. Contribute to Guardian’s AI‑native digital experience strategy by shaping conversation design standards, agentic UI patterns, and multimodal accessibility approaches. You Have (Key Qualifications) Extensive experience leading enterprise‑scale UI design systems and front‑end engineering platforms in complex organizations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and accessibility functions. Deep expertise in UI engineering standards, modern front‑end frameworks, and performance optimization. Strong command of digital accessibility standards, including WCAG compliance and governance models. Experience partnering with product, engineering, and mobile teams to drive adoption and consistency at scale. Demonstrated success building centers of excellence and influencing enterprise‑wide digital practices. Strategic mindset with the ability to define metrics, measure impact, and communicate outcomes to senior leadership. Passion for emerging digital experience models, including AI‑driven and conversational interfaces. Location Hybrid – 3 days per week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, or Bethlehem, PA. Salary Range: $152,290.00 - $250,195.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead enterprise delivery and AI productivity platforms to drive transparent, data-driven, and continuously improving delivery execution. | Senior leadership experience in delivery platforms, AI productivity tools, and strong stakeholder management with 8+ years in technology delivery. | Head of Intelligent Delivery Platforms The Head of Intelligent Delivery Platforms is responsible for operating the enterprise product delivery and AI Engineer productivity platforms. This role shifts the organization’s focus on supporting and optimizing enterprise delivery. Reporting to senior technology leadership, this role manages the Technology AI Productivity platform and delivery management platforms. The Head of Intelligent Delivery Platforms ensures that delivery execution is transparent, data‑driven, and continuously improving, while embedding intelligent capabilities and portfolio‑level decision‑making. This leader partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Architecture, Product and Business stakeholders to delivery operations and establish delivery platforms as enterprise accelerator. Key Responsibilities Accountable for enterprise delivery management platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow SPM). Accountable for Enterprise AI Engineer Productivity Platform (e.g HCLTech AI Force) Enable proactive identification of delivery risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies through data‑driven and AI‑assisted insights. Ensure delivery data is accurate, trusted, and actionable across teams, executives, and business stakeholders. Translate complex delivery signals into clear, outcome‑focused executive insights. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Portfolio and Architecture leaders to align delivery platforms. Enable consistent delivery execution across multiple delivery models, including product‑centric, platform, project, and hybrid approaches. Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven feedback loops and experimentation. Manages third party resources responsible for delivery platforms, analytics, and enablement. Act as a delivery thought leader and evangelist, raising enterprise maturity in flow‑based and intelligent delivery practices. Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the delivery ecosystem. Experience 8+ years of experience in technology delivery, delivery platforms, or enterprise technology transformation. 5+ years of experience in senior leadership roles owning enterprise delivery systems, platforms, or execution capabilities. Deep experience with delivery management and portfolio platforms (e.g., Jira, confluence). Deep experience with AI Engineer Productivity Platforms (e.g Devin.ai, Cusor) Strong understanding of delivery flow, throughput, capacity planning, and predictability at scale. Experience embedding analytics, automation, and AI‑driven insights into delivery or operational workflows. Deep experience in modern software delivery, DevOps, and product operating models. Experience working with delivery metrics, dashboards, and data platforms to inform executive decisions. Ability to translate delivery data into actionable insights for both technical and business audiences. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise‑level change. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Job Level Level 8 Salary Range: $152,290.00 - $250,195.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead product and market strategy by integrating customer insights, competitive intelligence, and sales feedback to drive product development and go-to-market success. | Requires 7+ years in disability insurance, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and experience collaborating across teams to execute product strategies. | The Head of Core DI Product and Market Strategy serves as a strategic bridge between product development, competitive analysis, and distribution sales operations. This role is responsible for leading efforts to gather, analyze, and synthesize market trends, competitor movements, and customer insights to inform product strategy and positioning. By maintaining a strong connection with the distribution sales force, they ensure that real-time feedback from producers and distribution partners is integrated into product development, messaging, and enabling more responsive and effective go-to-market strategies. You Are Someone with a blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive business impact. Experienced in leveraging customer insights, behavioral analytics, and market research to inform product development and enhance user experience. Someone with a proven ability to define and execute long-term product strategies aligned with business goals and evolving market trends. Exceptionally adept at developing strong, credible business relationships at all levels and building consensus among multiple partners/cross functional teams with competing interests. Proficient in identifying and analyzing customer segments based on demographics, financial behaviors, risk profiles, and digital engagement patterns. Highly adaptable and comfortable with change and ambiguity while keeping the customer at the center of all decisions. Organized and excel at managing multiple ongoing efforts simultaneously. Proactive at solving problems and adding efficiency to processes. An individual who can work with a high level of independence and exercise independent judgement, while maintaining clear and thorough communication with leadership. You Will Translate distribution insights into actionable products and business strategies. Monitor industry trends and emerging threats to maintain strategic advantage. Lead competitive intelligence and market research initiatives specific to insurance products and distribution channels. Partner with distribution sales teams to capture and act on frontline insights, emerging needs, and competitive threats. Equip sales and marketing teams with data-driven tools, training, and messaging that reflect current market dynamics. Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, and Marketing to align strategy with distribution realities and customer expectations. Define and execute the long-term product strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends across new and existing channels. Leverage customer insights, behavioral data, and market research to inform product decisions and deliver best in class products and customer solutions. Lead quarterly research on product/program ideation, working with Design Team to detail out new potential features or programs. Partner with technology, marketing, operations, and distribution to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management (go-to-market). Identify customer target market segments based on demographics, financial goals, risk tolerance, and technology use patterns. Leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor, evaluate, and drive success across projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous improvement. Represent the company in industry forums, broker roadshows, and with our distribution partners. Be responsible for competitive intelligence efforts, including: tracking competitor product features, pricing, and positioning. Prepare competitive benchmarking reports for leadership and maintain a competition dashboard. Support training and communication efforts to ensure internal and external teams understand product features and competitive positioning. You have Demonstrated the ability to identify and effectively articulate the customer problem being solved by a product/offering effort. Demonstrated success partnering with technology, marketing, operations, and distribution teams to drive go-to-market strategies and manage product lifecycles. Direct relationships with Senior Management and enterprise associates. 7+ years of experience in individual disability insurance. 5+ years experience working directly with distribution partners Exceptional interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written, skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize findings and troubleshoot issues. Experience with agile and waterfall implementation methods. Extremely strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) – expert Excel experience a plus. Extremely strong Adobe Acrobat Professional skills. A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand business processes. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Location This role is hybrid 3 days a week in Pittsfield, MA Salary Range: $110,350.00 - $181,285.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Assist Sales Representatives with renewals and add-on sales by generating plan options, negotiating rates, and managing communications to support retention and growth. | 3-5 years sales or insurance industry experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Guardian systems, and a BA/BS degree or equivalent. | Client Manager Associate, Select Market The Client Manager Associate, Select Market will assume overall responsibility for assisting Sales Representatives in the renewal process as well as recognizing opportunities to add additional lines of coverage to existing business. This position requires the individual to be an ambassador to the business and always use best practices. The Client Manager Associate is directly and/or indirectly accountable for activities associated with plan retention and Add Issue sales including, but not limited to, generating plan options and quotes for additional lines of coverage. The individual will proactively mine for Add Issue opportunities, as well as handle incoming renewal requests. A successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service acumen, strong consulting/negotiation skills, and a deep product knowledge with a high degree of operational effectiveness. You Will: Provide renewal rate relief for the Select Market segment through negotiations with underwriting and generating plan options. Proactively identify Add Issue opportunities for the Select Market segment by generating reports and other strategies developed in collaboration with Sales Representatives. Follow up with producers and assistants regarding Renewal/Add Issue status; engage Sales Representatives as needed to help close the sale. Review Experience Reports with Sales Representatives for the Select Market; Package/deliver appropriate reports based on Sales Representative’s authorization; Understand, interpret, and clearly communicate renewal rates, options, and add issue quotes to the Producer/Assistant. Deliver renewals to the Producer/Assistant/Planholder via email or mail for the Select market segment. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on various Guardian systems (Salesforce, CPS, Panorama, etc.) capabilities, products, and workflow procedures. You Have: Competencies/Skills: Excellent communication skills Excellent customer service soft skills Strong consultative, negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills – sales orientation Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships at all levels Strong attention to detail Planning and organizational skills Strong mathematical aptitude/analytical skills Ability to adapt to change Ability to work independently Goal Oriented – meets Add Issue/persistency goals, etc. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Salesforce, CPS, Panorama Ability to represent Guardian in a professional manner Knowledge: Solid knowledge of group insurance, products, contracts, and services Knowledge of underwriting principles and practices Education: BA or BS Degree or equivalent work experience preferred Experience: 3-5 years of industry experience preferably in a sales environment Demonstrated success in servicing Producer/Assistants/Customers Location and Work Arrangement: The preferred location for the Client Manager Associate is the Atlanta, GA area. The successful hire will work a hybrid arrangement (at least one day per week in our Atlanta Regional Office). Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.

Lead vendor assessment and risk control activities, provide guidance to teams and business partners, perform risk assessments, manage issue remediation, and report to leadership. | 7+ years in risk management or related fields, strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory standards, leadership skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience with vendor and operational risk. | Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a collaborative and motivated individual to join our team as a Vendor Assessment & Risk Controls Lead. This role will be responsible for ensuring delivery and compliance of Vendor Assessments and providing Issues Management guidance as part of the Vendor Assessments & Controls function at Guardian. You will Provide guidance and support to vendor assessment activities to Vendor Assessment & Controls team and business partners Analyze intake to prioritize assessments for recertifications of existing vendor relationships and certain new vendor assessments Perform quality reviews of vendor assessments to ensure compliance with process and records and reports are comprehensive and accurately maintained. Ensure Vendor assessment Processes and Issues Treatment are consistently applied, and procedures are followed in a consistent manner Provide performance feedback of analyst team to Vendor Assessment leadership Provide guidance to business relationship owners to raise awareness of policy & procedures, as well as reinforce roles and responsibilities, and identify potential risks and mitigants Guide internal business partners in identification and remediation of issues associated with third party engagements including leading of issue remediation calls with third parties and business partners Escalate critical risks and aging items, and present ad hoc reporting to Vendor Assessment leadership Perform periodic third-party risk assessments, through application of Guardian criteria and external information (e.g., SOC reports, Security Scorecard, HITRUST, ISO 27001, etc.). Leverage external assessments, data, and monitoring tools to drive efficiency and closure in the delivery of vendor assessments Champion productivity initiatives utilizing industry’s best practices and artificial intelligence in performance of responsibilities You have No less than 7 years professional experience in business operations, project/program management, risk management, vendor management, information security, business analytics, and/or similar. BS/BA degree, Advanced Degree preferred or equivalent experience Certification in risk management and/or third-party risk management preferred 7+ years of Operational and/or Third-Party Risk Experience required Ability to conduct thorough third-party risk assessments, through application of established criteria. Strong understanding of the principles of risk management, information security and their relationship to corporate governance activities such as operational risk assessment and organizational impact Clear understanding of industry standards risk analysis approaches: ISO, COBIT, COSO, as well as regional standards and regulations; Sarbanes Oxley, Basel II, GLBA, HIPAA and crisis management/business resiliency practices. Demonstrated consistent credibility as a subject matter expert with business partners and leadership while recommending initiatives, identifying gaps, and potential issues Ability to collaborate with internal partners and third parties to mitigate and otherwise resolve third party risks influencing business decisions, and applying professional judgment for selecting the appropriate methods and techniques Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail Knowledge of vendor management, operational risks, and trends relevant to financial services and insurance staying abreast of current and pending regulatory and compliance requirements Ability to provide virtual leadership and guidance to the analyst level team on best practice and continuous improvements for processes, assessments, and other operational activities. Strong knowledge of and experience in risk management and internal controls required spanning fraud, legal liability, regulatory, privacy, information and cyber security, reputational harm, business resiliency, theft of assets, financial losses, and errors/omissions. In addition, these competencies are needed: Demonstrated leadership skills that instill trust and confidence with an ability to influence execution Resource/workload management knowledge Experience in large companies and/or complex environments, or providing professional consulting services for them Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving and analysis including identification of issues, analysis of information to assess root cause and relationships, risks, and potential risk responses. Proven ability to synthesize and summarize complex data into concise recommendations and reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver thorough messaging in a concise, persuasive, and succinct manner Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to a constantly changing business environment, work independently, drive projects to completion, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment-with periodic supervision. Ability to work collaboratively and manage and initiate effective cross-functional relationships maintaining an elevated level of professionalism, self-motivation, and a keen sense of urgency Strong computer skills, including MS Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses. Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer) is a plus. Competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership. Ability to manage effectively and work closely with business leaders in a high pressure, fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with multiple deadlines and competing priorities Reporting relationship As our Vendor Controls Specialist, you will report to the Head of Vendor Assessment & Controls. Location Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Stamford CT, Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC office. 2 days WFH Salary Range: $101,180.00 - $166,220.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.