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Senior Security Architect
Senior Security Architect-December 2024
Malvern
Dec 20, 2025
ABOUT VANGUARD
Vanguard is changing the way the world invests with its unwavering focus on investors.
10,000+ employees
Consulting, Financial Services
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About Senior Security Architect

  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:

  Provide architectural leadership in shaping strategic security technology programs for the organization.

  Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; study architecture/platform; identify integration issues and recommend security solutions.

  Articulate and document requirements for the secure configuration of hardware/devices, operating systems, and software, including systems and services within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google), with alignment to industry standards (e.g., CIS, NIST).

  Support and enable the design and implementation of security systems as assigned by participating in the evaluation and testing of solutions to automate secure configuration as well as remediation.

  Assess upgrades to security systems; validate security gaps; evaluate enhancements. Prepare system security reports to provide data-driven updates on trends.

  Demonstrate and maintain a deep understanding of emerging security practices and standards; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations.

  Communicate complicated technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders.

  Possess deep understanding of the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for security architectural decision making.

  Consult on cloud security technologies, tools and techniques for secure configuration.

  Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

  What it takes:

  Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of technology architect experience.

  Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

  Certification- CISSP preferred. GSEC preferred.

  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.

  Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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