Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management & Unified Security Posture (USP)

Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development • Build and scale multiple teams, recruiting top talent and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. • Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to managers and engineers across the organization. • Establish clear goals, performance measures, and operational practices that align with enterprise security objectives. Program Execution • Oversee end-to-end vulnerability management processes, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and remediation of risks. • Lead the integration of security data and posture metrics into enterprise reporting and decision frameworks. • Own key security platforms, ensuring they are implemented effectively, maintained properly, and leveraged by partner teams. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with product, engineering, and operations leaders to align security posture efforts with delivery priorities. Strategic Influence & Reporting • Translate technical risk into clear business impact and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders. • Provide regular updates on program status, posture trends, and improvement initiatives. • Partner with enterprise risk management functions to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks. • Champion initiatives that drive cultural adoption of secure development and risk-aware engineering practices. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred). • 10+ years of progressive experience in security engineering, vulnerability management, or related fields. • 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams. • Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading multiple teams in complex enterprise environments. • Strong understanding of modern vulnerability management practices, secure development principles, and security posture platforms. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences. Preferred Experience: • Experience owning enterprise-scale security platforms or posture management programs. • Familiarity with cloud-native environments, modern application architectures, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices. • Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, FFIEC). • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable security improvements and risk reduction outcomes. What We Offer: • An opportunity to establish and lead a flagship security capability. • A collaborative environment that values innovation and empowers leaders to drive change. • Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities. 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. Apply tot his job