Global Head of Identity Engineering & Security

The Vanguard Group; Lees (PA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group seeks a Senior Leader to define and drive the global client identity strategy and engineering across Vanguard’s digital channels. You will guide architecture, security, and platform modernization while managing globally distributed teams and partnerships.

The role emphasizes cloud-based identity, fraud controls, and strong executive communication to influence enterprise outcomes. Vanguard offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to shape next-generation identity platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in cloud security engineering or related IT infrastructure roles, leading security architecture and operations at scale.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working in Agile environments, with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Deep expertise in modern identity and access management technologies including authentication, authorization, federation, OAuth, OpenID Connect, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud-based platforms and engineering teams in highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, fraud prevention, privacy controls, resilience, observability, and secure software engineering practices.
• Proven ability to lead global engineering organizations and deliver complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering teams.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and strategic influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global client identity strategy, target architecture, multi-year roadmap, and investment priorities.
• Set the technical vision for identity proofing, authentication, authorization, federation, and identity lifecycle capabilities.
• Represent Vanguard in industry forums and translate market/regulatory shifts into engineering priorities.
• Lead globally distributed engineering teams across architecture, software development, platform engineering, and production support.
• Establish reusable platforms, APIs, SDKs, automation, and observability to accelerate adoption across markets.
• Create an operating model for follow-the-sun delivery, ownership clarity, and rapid issue resolution.
• Foster a high-performing engineering culture with focus on technical excellence and accountability.
• Lead rapid experimentation and prototype evaluation of emerging technologies and standards.
• Develop intellectual property and external partnerships to strengthen industry credibility.

Skills

Identity architecture

Cloud platforms

IAM security

Executive leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/C cybersecurity

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

The Vanguard Group seeks a Senior Leader to define and drive the global client identity strategy and engineering across Vanguard’s digital channels. You will guide architecture, security, and platform modernization while managing globally distributed teams and partnerships.

The role emphasizes cloud-based identity, fraud controls, and strong executive communication to influence enterprise outcomes. Vanguard offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to shape next-generation identity platforms.