Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and FIDO2.
• Design, develop, integrate, and support authentication and authorization solutions that align with enterprise security and architecture standards.
• Develop and maintain applications, services, and integrations using Java, JavaScript, Groovy, and Web APIs.
• Consume, develop, integrate, and document RESTful APIs and related technical specifications.
• Deploy solutions across development, testing, and production environments following established release management and change control processes.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement sustainable resolutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure solution quality and security.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise objectives for availability, scalability, performance, resiliency, and security.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers while promoting software development best practices and technical standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology partners to understand requirements and deliver effective IAM solutions.
• Maintain expertise in emerging IAM technologies, industry trends, and software development tools.
• Ensure compliance with Information Technology and Information Security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Contribute to special projects and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, MFA, and FIDO2 authentication technologies.
• Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, Groovy scripting, and Web API development and integration.
• Hands-on experience developing, consuming, integrating, and documenting RESTful APIs.
• Experience supporting secure enterprise-scale IAM platforms and identity federation solutions.
• Strong understanding of secure software development methodologies, application architecture, and information security principles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and support large-scale deployments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is 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.