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.

Main responsibilities include the following.
a) Investigate and prevent suspected fraudulent activities by analyzing data patterns. 
b) Collaborate with data analysts and stakeholders to visualize trends and communicate insights using visualization tools. 
c) Develop automated processes for threat detection and reporting.  
d) Analyze large datasets to identify threat patterns and develop strategies for mitigation.

Candidate will work on cutting-edge technology solutions to implement next generation, cloud-native security stack across Vanguard.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in IT Security and AWS cloud services, particularly AWS CloudWatch, S3, Lambda, Glue as well scripting languages such as Python. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus. 

General application development background is required. Knowledge of JavaScript, front-end technologies, Web Services, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are a plus.

Core Responsibilities

• Implements, and deploys security cloud platforms to support and mitigate security threats, risks, and technology vulnerabilities. Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
• Develops automated processes for threat detection and reporting. Provides expert level technical support and monitors security technologies efficiency using monitoring tools and applications. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of cloud software and infrastructure platforms.
•  Develops technical standards, testing, log analysis and vulnerability assessments; evaluating and recommending on procedures used to mitigate risks.
• Plans and implements new security technologies and major releases for the most 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 its 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. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
• Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
• Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and technologies. Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
• Administers system activities. Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables. Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience.
• 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.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.