Secrets Management Lead

Core Responsibilities Define enterprise strategy for secrets detection, prevention, and remediation Own architecture and design of secrets scanning solutions across SDLC Establish standards, policies, and guardrails for secrets management at scale Lead integration of secrets controls across CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms Drive enterprise rollout of secrets scanning (e.g., GHAS, Wiz) with full coverage Define risk-based prioritization model for secrets exposure and remediation Partner with IAM to align credential lifecycle, rotation, and governance controls Lead cross-team coordination for detection → response workflows Drive automation strategy for detection, validation, and remediation at scale Influence tooling roadmap, vendor feature requests, and capability enhancements Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for secrets risk posture and burn-down Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across AppSec initiatives Qualifications Minimum of five years related work experience. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. 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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.