Tech Ops Leadership Program: Hybrid, Cloud & Infra

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

HSA seed & match

FlexFund stipend

Coaching & therapy

Job summary

At Vanguard, the Technology Leadership Program in Technology Operations offers a two-year rotation across eight-month blocks. You will support and enhance infrastructure, platforms, and services that keep Vanguard running, collaborating with engineers, platform teams, and business partners to improve system reliability and scalability.

You will develop leadership skills through capstones, hackathons, and hands-on projects while building ownership and cross-team collaboration for critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Interest in infrastructure, cloud computing, networking, or platform engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and initiative.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Cumulative GPA 3.2+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the reliability, performance, and availability of Vanguard’s infrastructure and systems.
• Gain hands-on experience in network engineering, cloud platforms, and automation.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to resolving operational challenges.
• Implement or improve processes that enhance system efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with engineering, platform, and business teams to ensure seamless system performance.
• Apply Agile methodologies to support ongoing enhancements and operational improvements.
• Take ownership of projects and deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams, share insights, and drive solutions in a supportive environment.
• Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, and peers.
• Meet regularly with your department manager and program manager to receive personalized coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Automation

Networking

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/IST/IT

Job description

At Vanguard, the Technology Leadership Program in Technology Operations offers a two-year rotation across eight-month blocks. You will support and enhance infrastructure, platforms, and services that keep Vanguard running, collaborating with engineers, platform teams, and business partners to improve system reliability and scalability.

You will develop leadership skills through capstones, hackathons, and hands-on projects while building ownership and cross-team collaboration for critical systems.