Senior Security Automation Developer

@ Vanguard

About Vanguard

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests, and stewards a strong risk culture. Our diverse teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice to drive faster, risk-informed decisions.

About the Role: Senior Security Automation Developer

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks that automate routine security tasks and incident response processes. You will integrate security tools such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, and threat intelligence feeds with the SOAR platform and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks.
• Develop integrations between SOAR platforms and security tools.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Measure automation effectiveness with defined metrics.
• Provide training and documentation to CSOC analysts and stakeholders.
• Offer technical support to sustain the SOAR platform.

What It Takes

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field, with proficiency in scripting (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell) and familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and web application development. Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Preferred Skills

• Solid cybersecurity foundation and understanding of SOAR platforms (e.g., Tines).
• Experience in security automation, incident response, or related fields.
• Background in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relevant certifications.

Additional Information

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Vanguard has adopted a hybrid working model encouraging in-person collaboration alongside flexible arrangements.

Key skills/competency

• security
• automation
• SOAR
• integration
• Python
• cybersecurity
• incident response
• API
• scripting
• cloud