Vanguard

Senior Application Security Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerVanguard
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted12 Oct 2026

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)

Show full description

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.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.