Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard's Global Risk and Security team is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead threat analysis, incident response, and security monitoring. You will collect and analyze data, identify real-time attack patterns, and collaborate with IT and business teams to mitigate threats.

The role offers mentorship to junior staff, develops security controls, and participates in special projects. A minimum of five years of related experience, plus an undergraduate degree and offensive security

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related work experience with at least three years in threat analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in offensive security disciplines including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, web application security assessments, adversary emulation, and threat intelligence.
• OSCP or OSWA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations.
• Monitors for compromises, vulnerabilities, and threats; facilitates incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Develops, manages, maintains and enhances security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for security platforms.
• Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and provides preventive and remedial solutions.
• Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling.
• Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.
• Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings; supports enterprise wide security initiatives.
• Mentors junior team members to improve their technical acumen.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Threat analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring

Security operations

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

OSCP

OSWA

Job description

Provides expert level technical support for cyber threats and threat attack methodologies. Collects and analyzes system data to identify, contain, mitigate, and recover from cyber security threats or incidents. Conducts research and gathers information from global threat intelligence sources, pertaining to emerging cyber threats and threat attack methodologies.

Global Risk and Security

(GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

• Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.
• Leads the processes, tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, network security threats, tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Develops, manages, maintains and enhances security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for the security platforms.
• Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and providing preventive and remedial solutions. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other investigative detective activities.
• Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling. Evaluates risks and makes recommendations.
• Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.
• Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings so incidents are effectively addressed. Provides department support to the business on enterprise wide security initiatives and projects.
• Mentors junior team members to improve their technical acumen
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with three years' experience in threat analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in offensive security disciplines including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, web application security assessments, adversary emulation, and threat intelligence.
• OSCP, OSWA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work closely with other teams across the division.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.