Cloud Security Engineer - Vanguard

Vanguard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in the UK is looking for a cybersecurity architect to join their growing team. This role involves designing cloud-native platforms and improving secure authentication practices. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS, and proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence Tuesdays to Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cloud Computing and AWS.
• Strong skills in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native cybersecurity platforms.
• Implement advanced authentication frameworks.
• Engineer solutions against account takeover attempts.

Skills

Cloud Computing

TypeScript

JavaScript

REST APIs

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

CloudFormation

Node.js

Auth0

Job description

At Vanguard, we manage over $9 trillion in assets worldwide, carrying a deep responsibility to protect our clients from cyber threats. Our Enterprise Security & Fraud (ES&F) team focuses on delivering secure and seamless login experiences while safeguarding against cyberattacks. Join our newly formed cybersecurity team in Europe and help defend hundreds of thousands of clients across the UK and Europe....

In this role you will

• Architect and evolve cutting-edge cloud-native cybersecurity platforms spanning every layer of the stack - from database to CDN
• Design and implement advanced authentication frameworks leveraging modern paradigms such as MFA, passkeys, and zero-trust principles
• Integrate seamlessly with leading identity ecosystems including Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity, ensuring interoperability at scale
• Engineer defense solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts by bad actors
• Optimize cloud services for performance and resiliency while driving measurable efficiency gains
• Champion technical excellence by continuously refining standards, tooling, and processes to stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies
• Translate complex business objectives into robust technical solutions, collaborating closely with Product Owners to deliver strategic outcomes
• Own the full lifecycle of deployment and operations across development, testing, and production environments

What it takes

• Expertise in Cloud Computing and Cloud Services (preferred : AWS) and in provisioning infrastructure with IaC tools like CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform
• Expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript building and consuming web services with Node.js; familiarity with NestJS and microservices-based architectures is a plus
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and good understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies; experience with the scrum framework is preferred
• A passion for continuous learning and development, both technically and non-technically

Our Tech Stack

AWS

• CloudFormation
• TypeScript
• Node.js (NestJS)
• Auth0
• Transmit Security
• Github

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office Tuesday-Thursday
• Please note that we are looking to hire this role in either our London or Manchester offices

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea : that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for : value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement : Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose : to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.