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# Security Engineering Governance & Data Analyst

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Presentation, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/vanguard/security-engineering-governance-data-analyst

## About the Role

* 5 years related work experience. 2 years of cybersecurity & managing a project preferred.
 * Financial Services and technical experience preferred.

Preferences:

 * Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred.

Core Competences:

 * Analytical Thinking
 * Data Analysis & Visualization
 * Executive Communication & Data Storytelling
 * Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
 * Financial Acumen & Business Judgment
 * Cybersecurity Knowledge
 * Technical Architecture Literacy

Additional Competencies:

 * Problem Solving
 * Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
 * Decision Support
 * Strategic Thinking
 * Influencing Without Authority
 * Technology Governance
 * Planning & Prioritization
 * Risk Management

## Description

* Analyze and report on technology spending, consumption trends, and cost drivers to provide transparency and support effective financial management.
 * Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and optimize technology investments in alignment with business objectives.

 2. Executive Reporting & Operational Analytics

 * Develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide visibility into operational, financial, and technology outcomes.
 * Synthesize complex data into meaningful insights that support leadership awareness and informed decision-making.

 3. Technology Initiatives Governance

 * Monitor and report on technology initiatives, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, outcomes, and business impact.
 * Support governance processes by providing reporting and analysis that enable visibility into initiative progress and organizational objectives., * Track and analyze portfolio performance metrics, operational health indicators, and technology trends across supported areas.
 * Identify emerging risks, variances, and opportunities, providing insights to assist leadership in managing priorities and achieving desired outcomes.

 5. Cross-Functional Business Partnership

 * Serve as a trusted partner to technology, finance, and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across organizational priorities.
 * Support planning, reporting, and governance activities by providing subject matter expertise, analytical support, and actionable insights.


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