Software Supply Chain Security Specialist

Core ResponsibilitiesProductionize and scale AI-enabled security solutions from Proof of Concept (POC) to enterprise deployment.Develop and maintain AI-powered AppSec capabilities including vulnerability prioritization, remediation assistance, and security workflow automation.Support AI use cases such as toxic combination detection, CVE chaining analysis, exploitability assessment, and AI-assisted developer remediation.Build integrations between AI services and security platforms including SAST, SCA, SBOM, secrets scanning, and vulnerability management solutions.Design scalable automation and APIs supporting secure software delivery pipelines.Support Software Supply Chain Security initiatives including SBOM generation, dependency intelligence, risk scoring, and supply chain visibility.Implement AI capabilities within CI/CD pipelines while maintaining security, auditability, and operational reliability.Develop monitoring, observability, and performance metrics for AI-enabled security services.Partner with AppSec, Platform Engineering, and Development teams to enable secure adoption of new capabilities.Contribute to AppSec AI initiatives supporting AI Attack Readiness and AppSec Modernization objectives.Nice-to-HaveExperience operationalizing Generative AI or LLM-based solutions in production environments.Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar frameworks.Experience with GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS), Snyk, Wiz, JFrog Xray, or comparable security platforms.Knowledge of SBOM standards, software composition analysis, and software supply chain security practices.Experience developing AI agents, orchestration frameworks, or security automation workflows.Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and Infrastructure-as-Code.Experience with ML observability, prompt engineering, AI evaluation frameworks, or Responsible AI practices.Understanding of exploitability analysis, attack path analysis, or threat modeling.Experience supporting enterprise-scale developer platforms or security services.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.3–5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Application Security, DevSecOps, or Security Engineering.Experience developing solutions using Python, Java, or similar programming languages.Experience building APIs, automation workflows, and cloud-native applications.Knowledge of 3 or more Security concepts including:SASTSCASecrets ManagementVulnerability ManagementCI/CD SecuritySoftware Supply Chain SecuritySBOMsExperience working with GitHub, Git-based development workflows, and modern CI/CD platforms. Familiarity with AI/LLM technologies and AI-assisted software development.Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work across security, engineering, and development teams.Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.SummaryLocation: Malvern, PA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TXType: Full time