Summary:
Vanguard is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join our Multi-Cloud Platform Engineering team within Global Technology Operations. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and resilient Google Cloud Platform (GCP) capabilities that enable enterprise adoption of cloud technologies.
Working closely with infrastructure, security, architecture, and application teams, you will develop and support foundational cloud services, automation capabilities, security controls, and platform standards that empower teams across Vanguard to build and operate solutions in the cloud safely and efficiently.
While Vanguard operates within a multi-cloud environment, this role is primarily focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale GCP platform services and infrastructure.
Build and enhance cloud foundations, including landing zones, project structures, networking, security controls, and governance capabilities.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Develop and maintain CI/CD automation pipelines using GitHub and related DevOps tooling.
Deploy and support cloud-native services including networking, storage, load balancing, serverless technologies, container platforms, backup, and recovery solutions.
Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, policy enforcement, and platform governance controls.
Monitor platform health through observability, logging, alerting, and performance management solutions.
Partner with engineering and security teams to develop scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions.
Optimize platform performance, availability, and cloud spend through operational excellence and FinOps practices.
Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and platform issues across production and non-production environments.
Develop technical standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of cloud engineering capabilities across the organization.
Qualifications:
Minimum of eight years related work experience.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience building and managing cloud networking solutions, including VPCs, connectivity, load balancing, and security controls.
Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or similar DevOps tools.
Knowledge of cloud monitoring, logging, observability, and operational support practices.
Experience implementing cloud security and identity management solutions.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of eight years related work experience
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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.
