Manager, Vulnerability Management Data Engineering

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a team of data engineers supporting enterprise vulnerability management.

• Establish clear objectives, success metrics, and career development opportunities for team members.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Data Engineering & Platform Ownership

• Oversee the design and implementation of data pipelines that ingest, normalize, and integrate security data from multiple sources.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and timeliness for reporting and analytics use cases.

• Partner with platform owners and security teams to ensure proper integration of vulnerability and posture data.

• Guide the team in adopting best practices for data engineering, automation, and reliability.

Program & Stakeholder Partnership:

• Collaborate with vulnerability management, application security, and risk functions to ensure data supports decision-making at all levels.

• Translate program requirements into scalable data engineering solutions.

• Provide regular updates on team progress, data quality, and program enablement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or security engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated expertise with modern data engineering practices (ETL/ELT, data pipelines, APIs, automation).

• Familiarity with vulnerability management or security data domains.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with cloud-native data platforms and tools.

• Knowledge of common security and vulnerability management tools (e.g., scanning platforms, posture management systems).

• Understanding of quantitative risk or posture reporting frameworks.

• Strong track record of building high-performing engineering teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to establish and scale a specialized data engineering team at enterprise level.

• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for advancement.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.