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Supply Chain Security Specialist

Yesterday Charlotte, NC

Core Responsibilities

  • Define and own enterprise software supply chain security strategy, roadmap, and governance
  • Establish policies and guardrails for SBOM, artifact signing, provenance, and dependency usage
  • Embed security controls across SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and artifact repositories
  • Implement and enforce SBOM generation, validation, and artifact integrity controls
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and lead risk-based vulnerability management for open-source and third-party components
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and define remediation workflows, SLAs, and exception handling for supply chain risks
  • Own tooling strategy for SCA, container scanning, and supply chain security automation
  • Integrate and optimize security tooling within CI/CD for scalable enforcement
  • Maintain inventory and visibility of dependencies, SBOMs, and third-/fourth-party exposure
  • Partner with AppSec, DevSecOps, and platform teams to drive secure development adoption
  • Enable developers via playbooks, guardrails, and self-service secure consumption patterns
  • Define metrics and report on supply chain risk posture, remediation effectiveness, and maturity

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Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with AI/ML pipeline security
  • Exposure to AIBOM / advanced SBOM evolution
  • Knowledge of zero-trust supply chain models

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • 7-10+ years in AppSec / DevSecOps / platform security
  • Hands-on experience with SCA + pipeline security
  • Certifications preferred (CISSP, CSSLP, AAISM or equivalent etc.)
  • Programming/scripting (Python, Java, YAML)

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.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-179432
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-19T21:33:41

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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