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.

The Lead Intelligence Analyst provides expert level technical support for cyber threat analysis/threat attack methodologies and is a leader in building repeatable processes founded in the intelligence lifecycle. 

Responsibilities:

• Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and develops mitigation strategies.

• Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.

• Overseas the collection, processing and analysis of threat intelligence from various sources, including but not limited to: OSINT, dark web monitoring, commercial threat feeds and internal incident data.

• Leads the processes, tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, network security threats, tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.

• Conducts threat modeling exercises by leveraging threat intelligence frameworks. Orchestrates threat hunts in coordination with department and divisional partners to determine gaps in existing security controls.

• Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings so incidents are addressed in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Provides department support to the business on enterprise-wide security initiatives and projects.

• Mentor junior team members to improve their technical acumen.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.

• Must be obtain CISSP within one year of hire.

• Expert level of knowledge on the automation of threat intelligence, driving organizational strategy on TIP implementation and optimization.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.