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. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of 10-12 security specialists. Provide guidance and training as necessary to develop team members.

Oversee the development and delivery of IT security standards and best practices, to conduct formal incident investigations, lead advanced incident handling scenarios including internal and external data breaches, abnormal network and host activity, and assess risk derived from a platform or data-lake.

Serve as a leader, mentor, and subject matter resource for team members. Divide and assign workload and resolve complex ticket issues escalated by direct reports.

Design and implement cyber security and operations procedures, tasks and reports. Identify process gaps and recommend solutions to improve workflow and mitigate risk.

Serve as a security expert in application development, database design, network, and/or platform (operating system) efforts, helping security project teams comply with enterprise and IT security policies, and industry regulations.

Provide security related services within enterprise-wide processes where separation of duties is needed to reduce risk. Act as a key stakeholder for IT governance teams.

Oversee multiple teams that address critical security risks to the business. Ensure that security risk related issues are appropriately addressed within the IT environment.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in technical discipline, Computer Science or related field required. Graduate degree preferred.

Minimum of seven years experience in a cyber security, cyber investigations, cyber threat intelligence, or combination of these three roles. Supervisory experience preferred.

Security Operations experience required.

People leadership experience required.

Cloud security experience required (AWS required, multi-cloud preferred)

Experience analyzing network traffic and implementing perimeter controls required.

Web application experience required.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.