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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineering Manager - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Kubernetes, Tenable Nessus, Devsecops, Qualys - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/vanguard/cloud-security-engineering-manager-bcd0de ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years related work experience required, including experience in cloud security engineering or general cloud engineering * Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience * Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams. * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP - with a strong understanding of cloud security principles * Superb analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate complex security risks * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders multiple levels up Ways to stand out: * Experience with Claude Code/Codex or Threat Modeling * Demonstrated passion for continuous learning * Experience leading structured process improvement * Experience with Aqua, Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Tenable Nessus, or Qualys * Knowledge of Kubernetes preferred * Experience with aggregators such as Brinqa, Kenna, Vulcan, Dazz, or Avalor * Experience with risk controls and interacting with internal/external audit preferred * Familiarity with emerging security technologies and trends, particularly in cloud security ## Description Are you passionate about cloud security and leadership? Then join Vanguard's rapidly expanding Cloud Security Posture Management team. As the Cloud Security Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for cloud security controls and managing misconfigurations across Vanguard's multi-cloud infrastructure. You'll operate at the intersection of security risk, automation, and emerging AI-driven capabilities-driving outcomes that protect Vanguard and its clients while minimizing friction for technology teams. This is a great opportunity to lead a growing function and to shape the future of cloud security. Core Responsibilities * Lead & develop a high-performing Cloud Security Posture Management team. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to team members. Assess performance and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with HR policies and procedures * Lead the team that leverages cloud security assessment tools (CNAPP/CSPM) to protect Vanguard cloud assets from security configuration weaknesses - defending against human & AI-driven threats * Infuse AI into team operations, preventative capabilities, and enhanced detective capabilities * Partner with Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, Architecture, SOC, and other stakeholders to implement shift-left security practices, to enhance cloud security posture controls, to refine prioritization, to advise owners on mitigation strategies, to ensure timely reporting that informs remediation progress, and to enable auto-remediation * Coordinate implementation of cloud security controls - both oobox and custom - ensuring compliance with industry security standards * Oversee timely resolution of false-positives investigations, requests for risk-acceptance or risk-rating adjustment of cloud security findings * Shape remediation SLAs, build-breaking policies, and other enforcement controls & guardrails * Develops metrics, KPIs, and OKRs to measure the effectiveness the program and team's operations * Coordinate with Engineering platform team to tune scanning tools to improve visibility and to meet additional security objectives * Lead continuous process improvement activities * Provide latest industry expertise in emerging security practices and standards. ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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