Sr. Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

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.

The Sr. Cloud Security Engineer will provide expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of Identity Solutions. Identifies, resolves, or brings up security and software opportunities, vulnerabilities, and defects.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to architect and implement authentication solutions using Ping Federate, SiteMinder, Auth0 or other similar tools.
• Provide domain expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth, MFA, FIDO2 and LDAP.
• Require experience consuming, developing, integrating, and documenting REST API’s and its specifications.
• Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support and submit change control requests and documents.
• Provide domain expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.
• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify and fix issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients.
• Thoroughly understand client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that collaborate with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
• Thoroughly understand and aligns with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
• Ensure implementation solutions support architecture objectives (e.g., availability, scalability, performance, security, etc.), as appropriate.
• Work with CPaaS solutions such as Twilio, Telesign for last mile delivery of security codes.
• Act as a domain expert (SME) on LDAP technologies and standard processes.
• Integrate LDAP services with authentication platforms (e.g., SSO, MFA, IAM solutions).
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in Identity and Access Management preferably in Financial Services domain
• Subject Matter Expert in SAML, OIDC, OAuth, MFA, FIDO2 and LDAP
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

This is a hybrid role with Tues, Wed, Thurs in the office and Mon, Fri is remote.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.