Tech Leadership Program: Risk & Security Analyst

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Retirement plan benefits

HSA seed/match

FlexFund annual stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanguard's Technology Leadership Program offers a two-year rotational development path in Risk & Security. You'll identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks while collaborating with cybersecurity, technology, and business partners to strengthen controls and support risk-informed decision-making.

You will gain hands-on experience through technical capstones, hackathons, and projects, and will rotate across teams focusing on cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security, Risk, Cybersecurity or related technical/engineering subject matter required.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ability to take ownership of work.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks.
• Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and risk scenarios across systems and processes.
• Contribute to reporting, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partner 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 support risk and security initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Threat analysis

Risk management

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/IST/IT/Security or related

Job description

Vanguard's Technology Leadership Program offers a two-year rotational development path in Risk & Security. You'll identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks while collaborating with cybersecurity, technology, and business partners to strengthen controls and support risk-informed decision-making.

You will gain hands-on experience through technical capstones, hackathons, and projects, and will rotate across teams focusing on cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence,