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.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducts red team and war gaming exercises to challenge Vanguard’s security strategy and effectiveness.

2. Leverages war gaming to simulate security incidents, observes Vanguard’s response across monitoring, incidents, and identifies enhancement opportunities.

3. Defines rules and parameters for ethical hacking of systems, software and networks to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

4. Defines simulation goals, scenarios, and select use cases.

5. Coordinates event logistics including participants, facilitators, facilities, technology, delivery preparation and white papers 

6. Develops simulation materials and conducts dry-runs.

7. Develops after action reports to help justify this investment and uses the results to hone strategies for the overall organization. 

8. Continues to evolve exercises based on threat trends

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years performing hands-on Pentest combined with vulnerability and threat assessments
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following areas: Linux/Unix, Windows, Network, Mainframe, Storage.
• Must be able to articulate gaps identified during red team exercises
• 10+ years experience in IT security with a  minimum of 2 years creating red team exercises.
• Must have a strong understanding of Kali 2.0 with all supporting features
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior IT leadership and senior technical leaders.
• Demonstrated excellent professional, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must currently have a CISSP
• OSCP strongly preferred

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.