Chief Security Architect - CIAM

Overview

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 Agile-based team is responsible for managing and maintaining platforms that scan hundreds of thousands of devices on a regular basis, helping to have a clear picture of our vulnerability posture at any given point in time. Given the ever-changing threat landscape, and Vanguards modernization efforts, there is always something new to learn and new opportunities to drive improvement.

TheChief Security Architect, CIAMwill provide the enterprise-wide Digital Identity vision, strategic direction, and initiative roadmap for Enterprise Security and Fraud organization, influencing senior Business and Information Technology (IT) leaders on the digital identity direction globally.

The successful candidate will create and drive the CIAM vision for Vanguard's digital identity transformation providing a global, world class scalable and resilient omni-channel client experience.

In this role you will
Provide the CIAM architectural leadership in shaping enterprise-wide, transformational, technology imperatives, which focus on both Business of IT (e.g., ITaaS) and firm-wide, business technology initiatives (e.g., Digital Business), critically dependent on emerging technology.
Continuously pursue expert-level technical acumen:

• Establish working relationships with strategic and boutique technology providers.
• Leverage knowledge capital available through subscription research services.
• Attend conferences and engages in associated activities (e.g., conducting presentations, leading workshops, etc).
• Consume and contribute content from and to Open-Source communities and leading Security publications and conferences.

Define reference and implementation architectures:

• Produce CIAM and security technology roadmaps in support of Vanguards vision and strategy.
• Drive Zero Trust Architecture principles and Passwordless design.
• Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and initial implementation models.
• Monitor implementation activity to ensure architecture and design principles are upheld.
• Ensure implementation solutions support architecture objectives (e.g., availability, scalability, performance, security, etc.), as appropriate.
• Participate in governance team discussions and provides a strong voice on critical decisions.

Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders:

• Establish relationships with senior IT leaders, architects, and technical specialists for the purpose of advancing proposed architectural solutions.
• Coach and mentor enterprise security architects.
• Utilize general understanding of the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for architectural decision making.

Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training or experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum eight years relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of architecting, designing, and developing large scale transformational CIAM initiatives and experience working with product teams on alignment of CIAM strategy.
• Expert level architecture competency in defining and driving strategic CIAM technology transformation.
• Exceptional communication (oral, written and presentation) including interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Preferred professional certifications: CISSP, GSEC, CISM

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, were changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesnt just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose and thats how weve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Lets make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguards core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.