Junior Cloud Security Engineer
Vanguard
Team & Opportunity
Join SAEP APAC—a team that designs, builds, and operates secure, resilient identity and security platforms for Vanguard in Asia-Pacific. We deliver defence-in-depth controls, follow-the-sun operations, and regulatory-aligned solutions that safeguard our clients, crew, and assets while accelerating business outcomes.
We're looking to strengthen our capabilities in security platform support & enhancements and data analytics. If you're passionate about security, automation, and making systems work smarter, this is a great opportunity to grow and contribute.
Core Responsibilities
- Implements, and deploys security platforms to support and mitigate security threats, risks and technology vulnerabilities. Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
- Provides intermediate level technical support and monitors security technologies efficiency through the use of monitoring tools and applications. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of cloud software and infrastructure platforms.
- Develops technical standards, testing, log analysis and vulnerability assessments; evaluating and recommending on procedures used to mitigate risks.
- Provides guidance and consultation to IT project teams as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with global teams, along with the ability to clearly document and communicate technical issues and solutions.
- Provides hands-on support and engineering across identity and security platforms, collaborating with global teams to ensure resilient, secure operations.
- Demonstrates a readiness to learn, adaptability to new technologies, and an interest in security and professional development within engineering or design roles.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Participate in on-call rotations and follow-the-sun support for critical systems
Qualifications
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Minimum of 1-3+ years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Desired experience
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Exposure to Palantir Foundry or similar data platforms, a plus!
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Familiarity with security operations and incident response
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Understanding of Client Identity standards and regulatory considerations in financial services
Technical Experience in at least one of the following areas (a plus):
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Identity platforms (e.g. Okta)
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Cloud security (e.g. AWS, Wiz)
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SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic)
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Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu)
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Scripting (Python)
Next Steps
Please apply online if you are interested in this role
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.