Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist
Vanguard Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The role involves leading the architecture, engineering, and evolution of the enterprise Workforce Identity Platform using Okta. You will design scalable authentication patterns, drive automation initiatives, and mentor engineering teams to deliver secure identity experiences.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management and at least 5 years of advanced experience with the Okta platform. The role requires a strong background as both a hands-on engineer and a technical architect for enterprise-scale programs.
Full description
We are seeking a senior technical leader to drive the architecture, engineering, and evolution of our enterprise Workforce Identity Platform built on Okta. This role serves as the technical authority for identity architecture, platform engineering, automation, and solution design. The individual will lead complex identity initiatives, design scalable authentication and access patterns, mentor engineers, and partner with business and technology teams to deliver secure, resilient, and frictionless identity experiences. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on Okta expertise with strong architecture skills and the ability to lead technical delivery across multiple strategic programs.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership
- Okta Platform Engineering
- Solution Architecture
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Security & Governance
- Platform Strategy
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of IAM experience.
- 5+ years of advanced Okta platform experience.
- Experience leading enterprise-scale IAM programs.
- Experience as both architect and hands-on engineer.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not 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.
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