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Vanguard

Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard · Dallas, Texas, United States

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

Yesterday Closes today
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Visa sponsorship United States
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About the role

The Cloud Security Engineer will design, develop, and integrate authentication and authorization solutions while serving as a subject matter expert in IAM technologies. They will also provide production support, mentor junior engineers, and ensure all solutions align with enterprise security and architecture standards.

What they look for

Identity and Access Management SAML OpenID Connect OAuth 2.0 Multi-Factor Authentication FIDO2 Java JavaScript Groovy Web APIs RESTful APIs Identity Federation Software Development Application Architecture Information Security Troubleshooting

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the financial services industry. Strong technical proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, and various authentication protocols like SAML and OIDC is required.

Full description

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and FIDO2.
  • Design, develop, integrate, and support authentication and authorization solutions that align with enterprise security and architecture standards.
  • Develop and maintain applications, services, and integrations using Java, JavaScript, Groovy, and Web APIs.
  • Consume, develop, integrate, and document RESTful APIs and related technical specifications.
  • Deploy solutions across development, testing, and production environments following established release management and change control processes.
  • Provide production support, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement sustainable resolutions.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure solution quality and security.
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise objectives for availability, scalability, performance, resiliency, and security.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers while promoting software development best practices and technical standards.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology partners to understand requirements and deliver effective IAM solutions.
  • Maintain expertise in emerging IAM technologies, industry trends, and software development tools.
  • Ensure compliance with Information Technology and Information Security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Contribute to special projects and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the financial services industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, MFA, and FIDO2 authentication technologies.
  • Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, Groovy scripting, and Web API development and integration.
  • Hands-on experience developing, consuming, integrating, and documenting RESTful APIs.
  • Experience supporting secure enterprise-scale IAM platforms and identity federation solutions.
  • Strong understanding of secure software development methodologies, application architecture, and information security principles.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and support large-scale deployments.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.