Vanguard · 15 hours ago
Senior Application Security Architect
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVanguard is a leading investment management company, and they are seeking a Senior Application Security Architect to ensure the reliability and security of their Application Security platforms. This role involves driving best practices, leading incident processes, and collaborating with developers to enhance secure engineering practices.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Own operational health for Application Security platforms, including SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, and reliability dashboards
Lead incident response, postmortems, and root cause analysis; ensure corrective actions are implemented
Govern SLA/PLA compliance and maintain operational readiness across AppSec services
Develop, test, and maintain incident response and continuity plans for Application Security operations
Partner with developers through pair programming, coaching, and secure coding enablement
Integrate DevEx and CSAT insights into dashboards to improve developer and client experiences
Continuously evaluate DevSecOps tools, workflows, and architectures to eliminate friction and improve efficiency
Create feedback loops with the developer community to drive iterative enhancements to DevSecOps processes and tooling
Strengthen resilience and scalability of AppSec tools, orchestration platforms, and assurance workflows
Assess and optimize scanning coverage, identifying gaps and recommending new tools and processes
Guide teams on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices
Support modernization initiatives, including AI/ML scanning, software supply chain security, and unified vulnerability management
Govern SOPs for all Application Security services and drive standardization across the organization
Collaborate with ES&F, CTO pipeline teams, and DevSecOps leadership on short- and long-term strategy
Identify automation opportunities to expand scale, reduce toil, and improve reliability
Provide thought leadership, contribute to Agile planning, and support enterprise-wide transformation efforts
Qualification
Required
10+ years of related experience, including at least 3 years in an architect-level role
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language
Deep understanding of application development, build processes, and deployment pipelines
Experience with cloud platforms and serverless architectures (AWS preferred)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Application Security scanning tools
Preferred
Relevant certifications in application development, security, DevSecOps, or cloud are a plus
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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