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Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and ... About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the ...

Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that ... Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and business ...

Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems. * Learns and complies with Information Technology and ...

Has a broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. * Interfaces with cross functional team members, and ...

At Vanguard, we're building next-generation AI-powered platforms to drive innovation and impact. As ... Lead the development team to build and orchestrate scalable and resilient AI applications powered ...

Cloud Engineer, Specialist

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $73/hr

Maintaining developer tooling necessary to code with Go: * VSCode Extension + critical packages ... Monitoring applications within Vanguard utilizing Go tooling to address concerns such as:

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Do workers at Vanguard get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Vanguard pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Vanguard, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
75% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Vanguard affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Vanguard?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do workers at Vanguard worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Vanguard workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it for Vanguard workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
37% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Vanguard?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Vanguard managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Vanguard spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Vanguard?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is a Vanguard job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Vanguard good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Vanguard feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Vanguard?

Some people feel stressed out here.
52% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Vanguard?

Most people got enough training when they started.
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Vanguard?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Vanguard’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Vanguard is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Senior Application Security Engineer

Vanguard Group

Malvern, PA • On-site

$57.75 - $77/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Vanguard rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

The Application Security team is responsible for the solutions and processes that secure Vanguard applications and operations. As an Application Security Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and compliance of the Vanguard software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will help develop strategy, implement new technology, maintain technical controls, assess vulnerabilities, and collaborate with developers to ensure that the proper guardrails are in place to enable the continuous and secure delivery of applications.
This role requires expertise in CICD, Secure software development, and application security best practices to improve developer experience and delivery of our security services to our end users
Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize application development, deployment, and security experience to help guide Application Security strategy and secure the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Drive API, Container, and Application Security testing initiatives, including DAST and other security validation capabilities, to improve security coverage, identify vulnerabilities, and support timely remediation.
  • Develop strategies to secure current and emerging technologies (containers, serverless, API, AI/ML).
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for security incidents, threat events, vulnerability management, and control improvements to strengthen Enterprise application security posture.
  • Gather and report metrics from Application Security solutions and processes to provide meaningful insights into security coverage, risk reduction, and program maturity.
  • Create and maintain technical standards, operational procedures, and supporting documentation for Application Security services by leveraging guidance from organizations such as NIST, OWASP, and SANS.
  • Provide technical mentorship and training to development and cloud engineering teams on secure development practices for API, Container security, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Implement, optimize, and operationalize Application Security solutions to improve risk visibility, security coverage, and developer adoption.
  • Drive automation and security capabilities that improve developer experience, streamline security processes, and align Application Security solutions with enterprise security and technology goals.
  • Stay informed on emerging Application Security trends, technologies, attack techniques, and industry best practices to continuously enhance Vanguard's security posture.

Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Strong experience deploying and operating DAST tools to include managing team onboarding, authentication setup, and CI/CD integration.
  • Experience with other well-known application security tools (SAST, SCA, IAST, RASP, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of application development, build, and deployment processes (development, IDEs, repositories, branching, pipelines, cloud, containers, serverless, etc.).
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST, OWASP, and MITRE.
  • Relevant certifications in application development, security, application security, DevSecOps, or cloud are a plus.

Special Factor(s)
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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.

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