Cloud Security Engineer – Specialist

Vanguard

Cloud Security Engineer securing critical cloud platforms for Vanguard, a leading investment management company. Designing resilient systems, troubleshooting production security issues, and mentoring engineering staff.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cloud security systems design and implementation, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and optimizing production environments. Proficient in software engineering and DevOps practices, with a solid foundation in cloud platforms and security technologies.

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Cloud Security Systems DesignJava Application DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationIncident Response ParticipationOAuth 2.0 Experience

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringDevOpsJavaPythonREST APIsMicroservicesDistributed SystemsAuthentication ConceptsInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsObservability PlatformsMonitoring PlatformsChange-Control ToolsSRE Practices

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCybersecurityRegulated EnvironmentsDisaster RecoveryResiliency Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsJavaMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and implement new security technologies and major releases for critical enterprise-wide IT cloud platform projects
Design, implement, and deploy cloud security systems supporting business needs
Identify and implement improvement opportunities and performance issue solutions
Provide expert technical support and ensure reliable cloud production operation
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex cloud computing security issues
Implement leading security technologies in infrastructure
Maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms
Develop auditing methodologies and architecture to manage and protect cloud data
Elevate code into development, test, and production environments on schedule
Provide follow-up production support
Submit change-control requests and documentation
Determine appropriate technical tools for client business needs
Train and mentor junior staff
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues escalated from staff
Provide guidance and consultation
Update, write, and maintain departmental documentation
Administer system activities
Write technical portions of assigned deliverables
Perform systems analysis, requirements analysis and definition, and logical design
Participate in special projects and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps experience
Experience developing applications using Java, Python, or similar languages
Experience with cloud platforms
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control platforms
Knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts
Experience troubleshooting production systems and participating in incident response
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience with OAuth 2.0, FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, MFA, or identity orchestration platforms
Preferred: Experience with observability and monitoring platforms
Preferred: Experience implementing SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and SRE practices
Preferred: Experience with containers and Infrastructure as Code
Preferred: Experience in financial services, cybersecurity, or highly regulated environments
Preferred: Familiarity with resiliency engineering, disaster recovery, and large-scale authentication platforms
Visa sponsorship is offered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness care
Work-life balance
Investment in your future
Hybrid working model
Visa sponsorship