Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud services? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer and help shape the future of cybersecurity in a fast-paced, global environment. This role is being offered on a 12-month contractor basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and enhance modern cloud- based cybersecurity services
* Implement secure authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, Passkeys)
* Integrate with identity providers such as Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity
* Develop solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts
* Optimise the efficiency and resilience of cloud services
* Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, and processes
* Translate business needs into technical requirements in collaboration with the Product Owner
* Oversee deployment and operations across development, testing, and production environments
* Collaborate with global teams in Australia and the U.S. to share insights and best practices
Required Qualifications
* Strong expertise in cloud computing and services (AWS experience preferred)
* Proficiency in TypeScript and REST API development (NestJS experience preferred)
* Deep understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption
* Experience with web services and microservices-based architectures
* Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Familiarity with agile development methodologies; experience with Scrum is a plus
* Passion for continuous learning and professional development
Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge cloud security solutions
* Collaborate with a diverse, global team
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements
* Be part of a culture that values innovation, growth, and impact
Special Factors
* Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
* This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the London office Tuesday-Thursday
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.
It's what we stand for: value to investors.
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: 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.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform careers@vanguard.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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.