Risk & Security Analyst, Tech Leadership Program

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and pay for performance

Retirement plans

HSA and health benefits

FlexFund stipend

Coaching & mentorship

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a participant for the Technology Leadership Program in the Risk & Security Analyst track. You will help identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks across Vanguard's systems and processes, gaining hands-on experience in threat analysis, risk management, and reporting.

This two-year rotational program offers three eight-month rotations and opportunities to collaborate with security, technology, and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security, Risk, Cybersecurity or related technical field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management or fraud prevention.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to own work.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity and operational risks across systems and processes.
• Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and risk scenarios to inform decisions.
• Contribute to reporting, dashboards, or insights for risk-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and digital ethics.
• Apply Agile methodologies to risk and security initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Take ownership of projects and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/IT/Security

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a participant for the Technology Leadership Program in the Risk & Security Analyst track. You will help identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks across Vanguard's systems and processes, gaining hands-on experience in threat analysis, risk management, and reporting.

This two-year rotational program offers three eight-month rotations and opportunities to collaborate with security, technology, and business teams.