SaaS Security Posture Management Analyst

The SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Analyst plays a critical operational role in securing the enterprise SaaS ecosystem. This role partners closely with SaaS application owners identity and access management teams SOC and governance partners to onboard SaaS applications into SSPM tooling establish security baselines monitor posture and drive remediation of identified risks. The SSPM Analyst focuses on execution analysis and coordination to ensure SaaS risks are continuously identified monitored and reduced.

Key Responsibilities

SaaS Application Onboarding & Integration

• Partner with application owners and technical teams to integrate SaaS applications into SSPM tooling

• Maintain an accurate inventory of onboarded SaaS applications and integration status

Security Baselines & Posture Monitoring

• Assist with establishing and documenting SaaS security configuration baselines

• Continuously monitor SaaS applications for configuration drift identity risks and integration issues

Risk Identification & Remediation Support

• Review SSPM findings and assist with validation prioritization and false positive analysis

• Coordinate with stakeholders to support remediation and risk acceptance workflows

Governance & Recertification

• Support annual SSPM baseline reviews and recertification efforts

• Maintain evidence and documentation required for governance and assurance activities

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with SSPM reporting dashboards and metrics

• Identify trends and repeat issues to inform future control improvements

• Proactively partner with stakeholders on SaaS app changes SaaS services additions etc.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in cybersecurity cloud security or SaaS application administration

• Foundational understanding of SaaS security concepts identity management and integrations

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SaaS Security Posture Management tools (ex: AppOmni Falcon Shield Obsidian Security) or similar security platforms

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF

• Experience supporting audits risk assessments or compliance activities

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere 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.

Required Experience:

IC