Job Specifications
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.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive physical security technology roadmap and strategies.
Lead physical security system design and implementation projects across the enterprise.
Manage security vulnerabilities/risks/audit findings and implement protective measures for systems within the physical security engineering portfolio.
Oversee integration of physical and electronic physical security systems.
Research and validate emerging physical security technologies and solutions.
Manage physical security system maintenance and upgrade programs.
Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
Manages the planning and implementation of enterprise-wide platform projects, including schedule, resources and communication of project status. Anticipates current and future needs of the organization and makes recommendations regarding project scope, schedule and budget. Manages the resolution of the most complex availability and incident management issues elevated from staff and clients.
Manages technical support staff who implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and install platforms across all systems, ensuring defined business service levels are met. Plans, develops, and executes short and long range goals and strategies to meet department, divisional, and corporate objectives.
Evaluates alternatives for modifications to systems and implements solutions that meet long-term business objectives and current organizational requirements. Establishes, communicates and drives continuous improvement of key performance, quality and client satisfaction metrics.
Plans and implements new technologies and major releases for the most critical enterprise-wide IT platform projects. Leads teams that troubleshoot, configure, and tune systems.
Provides thought leadership and develops technical standards to serve Vanguard technical needs. Manages the evaluation, selection and ongoing performance of IT vendor products and services.
Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
Maintains expertise and awareness of industry trends and technologies; making timely adjustments to strategies as appropriate.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of ten years related work experience with prior formal leadership experience.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Prior management of physical security system maintenance and upgrade programs in partnership with systems integrator (i.e. CCure, Genetec Security Center, Enterprise-Level VMS & Archiving, Envoy)
Genetec Certified Professional (Security Center VMS & Access Control) is a plus
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.
About the Company
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of empowering our 50 million investor-owners.* Since our founding in 1975, we've been on a mission to help investors achieve their goals.
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