Third Party Security Assessor

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.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate and lead the adoption of new security initiatives and solutions. Provide technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools used for validating and ensuring the integrity of technology-based information.
• Lead the analysis and evaluation of third party applications and technologies to determine whether security requirements meet internal standards. Oversee risk assessment and determines risk mitigation strategies.
• Recommend and implement third party security assessment process improvements. Identify emerging strategic security needs and make recommendations to resolve security and technology issues prior to their implementation.
• Lead the assessment of risks and adequacies of existing information security controls, identifies potential and actual system vulnerabilities and recommends corrective measures.
• Evaluate Vanguard technical acquisitions, infrastructure and development processes to ensure that adequate security measures are established and maintained, according to established policies.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of application development and IT Security experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain within 2 years one profession security certification such as ISC2 CISSP, GIAC Security. Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN), GIAC Web App Pen Tester (GWPN), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

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.

Our 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.