Offensive Security Engineer, Specialist

Job title: Offensive Security Engineer, Specialist

Location(s)

• Malvern, PA, US
• Charlotte, NC, US
• Dallas, TX, US

Work model

• Hybrid

Date posted November 9, 2026

Job requisition 183488

Vanguard's Offensive Security & Fraud Testing (OSFT) team is looking for an Offensive Security Engineer to build and scale the cloud platforms, automation, and tooling that power our offensive security capabilities. This is an engineering-first role with an offensive security mission. You'll design, automate, secure, and operate the infrastructure used by Red Team, Purple Team, and security research teams across the enterprise. We're looking for a builder—someone who enjoys creating scalable, cloud-based solutions and turning complex security requirements into reliable, repeatable platforms.

Job description

Benefits and rewards

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain offensive security platforms and cloud environments.

• Engineer primarily in Microsoft Azure, with additional support across AWS.

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Bicep/ARM, CloudFormation, or similar tools.

• Automate provisioning, deployment, patching, and lifecycle management using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, or similar languages.

• Build and support CI/CD pipelines, containerized solutions, and reusable deployment patterns.

• Deploy and integrate security tooling used for offensive testing, research, and automation.

• Implement cloud security controls, access management, monitoring, logging, and platform hardening.

• Collaborate with security practitioners to deliver scalable engineering solutions that enable offensive security operations.

• Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong hands-on experience designing and operating Microsoft Azure environments.

• Working knowledge of AWS services, networking, IAM, and security concepts.

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM.

• Experience automating solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, or similar languages.

• Experience with Git-based development practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, secrets management, logging, monitoring, and security controls.

• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, networking, and cloud infrastructure fundamentals.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Red Team, Purple Team, penetration testing, or security research functions.

• Experience building security labs, cyber ranges, or isolated testing environments.

• Familiarity with offensive security tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, BloodHound, Metasploit, Sliver, or similar platforms.

• Experience developing internal platforms, APIs, or self-service capabilities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, AWS IAM, and workload identities.

• Experience with AI-enabled security automation.

• Relevant Azure, AWS, Terraform, or security certifications.

• 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.

• Our commitment to you

• Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.

Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

• Financial wellness

• Physical wellness

• Personal wellness

• Learn more about our complete benefits and rewards package

• Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

• Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.

• The application process will continue in the Vanguard Workday Career portal.