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Vanguard

Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

TypeScript Encryption Cloud Security Scrum Networking AWS Agile Recruitment Microservices

Job Specifications

Cloud Security Engineer Specialist

Location: Manchester/London

Role Type: Contract- 12-months; possibility to extend

Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office (Tuesday to Thursday)

Who We Are

Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.

What you'll do:

Design and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity services by developing solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts, while optimising the efficiency and resilience of cloud infrastructure.
Develop secure authentication solutions-including MFA and Passkeys-integrated with leading identity providers like Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity.
Translate business needs into technical requirements in collaboration with the Product Owner.
Manage deployment and operations across all environments while continuously improving technical standards, tools, and processes to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure software delivery.
Collaborate with global teams to share insights and best practices

What you bring:

Experience in cloud computing and services (AWS preferred)
Proficiency in TypeScript and REST API development, including design and consumption ideally NestJS.
Comprehensive understanding of cloud security concepts such as IAM, networking, and encryption.
Familiar with agile practices; Scrum experience is a plus
Background in working with web services and microservices architectures
Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical experts and non-technical stakeholders

What's Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

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. With no outside shareholders to answer to, we make decisions--including keeping investing costs as low as possible--with our clients' needs in mind. Whether you're investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we're on your side. We are a community that thinks--and feels--differently about investi... Know more