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

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and FIDO2.

• Design, develop, integrate, and support authentication and authorization solutions that align with enterprise security and architecture standards.

• Develop and maintain applications, services, and integrations using Java, JavaScript, Groovy, and Web APIs.

• Consume, develop, integrate, and document RESTful APIs and related technical specifications.

• Deploy solutions across development, testing, and production environments following established release management and change control processes.

• Provide production support, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement sustainable resolutions.

• Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure solution quality and security.

• Ensure solutions meet enterprise objectives for availability, scalability, performance, resiliency, and security.

• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers while promoting software development best practices and technical standards.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology partners to understand requirements and deliver effective IAM solutions.

• Maintain expertise in emerging IAM technologies, industry trends, and software development tools.

• Ensure compliance with Information Technology and Information Security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Contribute to special projects and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the financial services industry.

• Demonstrated expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, MFA, and FIDO2 authentication technologies.

• Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, Groovy scripting, and Web API development and integration.

• Hands-on experience developing, consuming, integrating, and documenting RESTful APIs.

• Experience supporting secure enterprise-scale IAM platforms and identity federation solutions.

• Strong understanding of secure software development methodologies, application architecture, and information security principles.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and support large-scale deployments.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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.