Manager, IT Security Readiness

Responsibilities:

• Team Development: Hire, evaluate, and supervise team members. Provide coaching, mentorship, and training to build skills and foster growth.
• Performance Management: Set clear performance standards, conduct reviews, and make informed compensation decisions in alignment with HR policies.
• Culture & Engagement: Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on security excellence.

• Risk Identification: Lead and conduct security assessments to evaluate the adequacy of existing controls and identify vulnerabilities, integration requirements, and emerging risks.
• Corrective Actions: Recommend and oversee implementation of remediation measures for identified risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and enhance processes for evaluating security requirements across systems, networks, and applications.

• Policy Alignment: Ensure security plans, risk assessments, and control techniques comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Process Assurance: Validate adequacy of development, testing, and implementation processes for security initiatives.

• Security Solutions: Drive adoption of new security technologies and initiatives to strengthen enterprise resilience.
• Technical Support: Guide the team in providing technical expertise for risk assessments and secure implementation of systems and products.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with IT divisions, business units, and third-party partners to assess the impact of technology changes on operations.
• Vendor Management: Assist in managing vendor relationships and participate in vulnerability mitigation and acceptance processes.

• Reporting: Oversee reporting on information security risks and communicate findings to leadership.
• Special Projects: Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years in IT security or application development.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications (Preferred):

CISSP, CRISC, CCSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWPN, CEH, or equivalent security certifications.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Expertise in vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies.

Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience assessing risk for AI/GenAI platforms, applications, and solutions.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.