Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

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.