Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 8 years in Identity and Access Management, ideally in financial services.
  • Expertise in SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, MFA, and FIDO2 technologies.
  • Strong experience in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, and Web API development.
  • Hands-on with RESTful APIs, including development and documentation.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale IAM platforms and identity federation solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in IAM technologies like SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
  • Design and support robust authentication and authorization solutions.
  • Develop applications and integrations using languages like Java and JavaScript.
  • Integrate and document RESTful APIs per technical specifications.
  • Deploy IAM solutions across all environments following release management practices.
  • Provide production support and troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
  • Participate in architecture and code review sessions to uphold solution quality.
  • Mentor junior engineers in best practices and technical standards.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available for this position.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with technology partners and business stakeholders.
  • Participation in cutting-edge IAM projects and emerging technologies.
Full Job Description
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.

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