Core Responsibilities
· Secure the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by applying application development, deployment, and security expertise.
· Operate, configure, and continuously improve application security tooling, with a primary focus on SAST and SCA, including policy tuning and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
· Identify, analyze, and triage application security vulnerabilities; apply risk-based prioritization and work with engineering teams to drive timely remediation.
· Collaborate with App Sec engineers and peer security teams to ensure consistent implementation, coverage, and alignment of application security tools, standards, and processes.
· Champion a low-friction developer experience by streamlining scan workflows, reducing false positives, and providing clear, actionable feedback.
· Participate in an on-call rotation to support application security tooling, assist developers, and respond to security threat events when required.
· Identify and implement opportunities to automate application security processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and coverage.
· Gather and report meaningful metrics to measure vulnerability trends, tool effectiveness, and application security program maturity.
· Develop and maintain documentation for application security technologies, processes, and standards.
· Provide guidance and training to development and cloud engineering teams on secure coding, dependency management, and deployment best practices.
· Stay current on application security trends, tools, and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of the AppSec program.
· Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Minimum of five years related work experience.
· Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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