Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g. assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.
Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape. Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.
Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist:
- Plans and implements new security technologies and major releases for the most critical enterprise-wide IT cloud platform projects. Designs, implements, and deploys cloud security systems to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
- Provides expert level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Diagnoses and troubleshoots the most complex security issues for cloud computing systems. Contributes to the implementation of leading security technologies in infrastructure to improve its overall performance. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms.
- Develops auditing methodologies and architecture to manage and protect data in cloud computing environments.
- Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
- Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
- Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and technologies. Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
- Administers system activities. Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables. Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of software engineering, platform engineering
- DevOps experience is required
- Deep technical proficiency in Java and/or Python development is required. Candidates must be able to independently deliver complex solutions using DevOps best practices, driving automation, continuous delivery, operational excellence, and platform reliability
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control platforms.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts.
- Experience troubleshooting production systems and participating in incident response.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Preferred
- Experience with OAuth 2.0, FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, MFA, or identity orchestration platforms.
- Experience with observability and monitoring platforms
- Experience implementing SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and SRE practices.
- Experience with containers, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience in financial services, cybersecurity, or highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with resiliency engineering, disaster recovery, and large-scale authentication platforms.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of software engineering or platform engineering experience
- DevOps experience
- Experience developing applications using Java, Python, or similar languages
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control platforms
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts
- Experience troubleshooting production systems and participating in incident response
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Experience with OAuth 2.0, FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, MFA, or identity orchestration platforms
- Experience with observability and monitoring platforms
- Experience implementing SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and SRE practices
- Experience with containers and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience in financial services, cybersecurity, or highly regulated environments
- Familiarity with resiliency engineering, disaster recovery, and large-scale authentication platforms
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
-
Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
