Cloud Security Engineer at Vanguard

London, England, United Kingdom

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in Cloud Computing and Cloud Services (preferred: AWS) and in provisioning infrastructure with IaC tools like CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform
  • Expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript building and consuming web services with Node.js; familiarity with NestJS and microservices-based architectures is a plus
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and good understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies; experience with the scrum framework is preferred
  • A passion for continuous learning and development, both technically and non-technically

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve cutting-edge cloud-native cybersecurity platforms spanning every layer of the stack - from database to CDN
  • Design and implement advanced authentication frameworks leveraging modern paradigms such as MFA, passkeys, and zero-trust principles
  • Integrate seamlessly with leading identity ecosystems including Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity, ensuring interoperability at scale
  • Engineer defense solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts by bad actors
  • Optimize cloud services for performance and resiliency while driving measurable efficiency gains
  • Champion technical excellence by continuously refining standards, tooling, and processes to stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies
  • Translate complex business objectives into robust technical solutions, collaborating closely with Product Owners to deliver strategic outcomes
  • Own the full lifecycle of deployment and operations across development, testing, and production environments

Skills

AWS
CloudFormation
CDK
Terraform
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
NestJS
REST APIs
IAM
MFA
Zero-Trust
Auth0
Transmit Security
Ping Identity
Microservices

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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