Enterprise Secrets Security Architect

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Secrets Solution Tech Lead to define and lead the enterprise-wide strategy, architecture, and implementation of secrets detection, prevention, and remediation across the software development lifecycle. This role drives scalable, developer-friendly security solutions while ensuring effective risk reduction and governance of secrets exposure.

The position collaborates with IAM, leads CI/CD integration, and shapes standards, dashboards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise strategy for secrets detection, prevention, and remediation.
• Own architecture and design of secrets scanning solutions across SDLC.
• Establish standards, policies, and guardrails for secrets management at scale.
• Lead integration of secrets controls across CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms.
• Drive enterprise rollout of secrets scanning with full coverage (e.g., GHAS, Wiz).
• Define risk-based prioritization model for secrets exposure and remediation.
• Partner with IAM to align credential lifecycle, rotation, and governance controls.
• Lead cross-team coordination for detection → response workflows.
• Drive automation strategy for detection, validation, and remediation at scale.
• Influence tooling roadmap, vendor feature requests, and capability enhancements.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for secrets risk posture and burn-down.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across AppSec initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Secrets Solution Tech Lead to define and lead the enterprise-wide strategy, architecture, and implementation of secrets detection, prevention, and remediation across the software development lifecycle. This role drives scalable, developer-friendly security solutions while ensuring effective risk reduction and governance of secrets exposure.

The position collaborates with IAM, leads CI/CD integration, and shapes standards, dashboards, and reporting.