Domain Architect - Security, Senior Specialist

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.

Domain Architect - Security, Senior Specialist:

• Provides architectural leadership in shaping strategic, security infrastructure technology programs for the organization.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researches information security standards; conducts system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studies architecture/platform; identifies integration issues.
• Designs the plan of the security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; articulates requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards.
• Drives the implementation of security systems by confirming intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directs equipment and software installation and calibration; prepares preventive and reactive measures. Creates, transmits, and maintains keys; allocates resources for technical support; completes documentation.
• Creates test scripts that verifies security systems; validates incident response analyses; develops and conducts training programs.
• Assesses upgrades to security systems; validates security gaps; evaluates enhancements. Prepares system security reports to provide updates on data and trends.
• Educates job knowledge by having a deep understanding of emerging security practices and standards; participates in educational opportunities; reads professional publications; maintains personal networks; participates in professional organizations, oversees security awareness programs.
• Communicates complicated technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders.
• Possesses deep understanding of the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for security architectural decision making.
• Consults on cloud security technologies, tools and techniques.
• Participates in special projects and performs 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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA, Grand Prairie, TX

Job ID: Vanguard-170548

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-12T20:27:50