Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

About the role

Provides expert-level technical support designing, implementing, and maintaining data center networks and security infrastructure. Identifies, resolves, or escalates hardware or software issues.

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. 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 trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements new security technologies and major releases for 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 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 and provides follow-up production support.
• Submits change control requests and documents.
• Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements, determining the appropriate technical tools to address business needs.
• Trains and mentors junior staff on processes and technologies.
• Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff, providing guidance and consultation as required.
• Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
• Administers system activities, writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables, and performs systems analysis, including requirements analysis and logical design.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 well-being of our clients. To lead through products 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.