Secure Software Engineer - Risk & Security

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

PTO 18 days + federal holidays

Medical costs coverage

HSA seed/match

FlexFund stipend

Mental health support

Caregiving concierge

Job summary

Vanguard invites graduates to join its Technology Leadership Program in Risk & Security Engineering, a two-year rotational path designed to develop tomorrow’s security-minded technology leaders. You’ll work on secure software and resilient infrastructure while gaining cross-functional exposure.

You will collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement secure systems, embedding security into everyday engineering practices and DevSecOps workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security or related technical/engineering field.
• Strong interest in software engineering with a focus on security and system protection.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ability to take ownership of work.
• Willingness to learn secure coding practices.
• GPA 3.2+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build secure applications and systems across Vanguard's technology environment.
• Contribute to security controls and best practices within software, platforms, and infrastructure.
• Assist in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in applications and systems.
• Build tools, automations, or processes that improve security and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Gain exposure to secure software development practices, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Apply Agile methodologies to support development and security initiatives.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams, share insights, and drive solutions in a supportive environment.

Skills

Secure software development

DevSecOps

Vulnerability remediation

Automation tooling

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership potential

Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IST/IT/CIS/Security

Job description

Vanguard invites graduates to join its Technology Leadership Program in Risk & Security Engineering, a two-year rotational path designed to develop tomorrow’s security-minded technology leaders. You’ll work on secure software and resilient infrastructure while gaining cross-functional exposure.

You will collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement secure systems, embedding security into everyday engineering practices and DevSecOps workflows.