Senior Information Technology Auditor for Infrastructure and Operations

Vanguard is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services to institutional and individual investors, and financial professionals. The company works to reduce cost and complexity for all investors.

Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment management companies and a recognized employer of choice, seeks a Senior IT Auditor to perform complex projects to help Vanguard identify and manage risk to its business and investors. Within the organization, the IT Audit Services (ITAS) team is seen as a critical line of defense for the organization. ITAS is comprised of hard-working, highly motivated, and technically skilled professionals who consistently deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment. The team also promotes a flexible and well-balanced work environment. Senior IT auditors play a supporting role in all project phases. Individuals in this role demonstrate professional curiosity, have a continuous improvement mindset, possess the desire/aptitude to rapidly learn new skills and exemplify the highest degree of trust and integrity.

* Execute projects and audits within the domains of: Emerging Technologies (e.g., Mobile, Cloud), Infrastructure (Server, Database, and end-user device build and configurations), Network architecture design and operations, Performance and Capacity Management, Incident and Availability Management, Data Center Management, and IT benefits realization. * Research new technologies, understand existing processes, and reference recognized standards and frameworks. * Interface with our project clients to identify and understand potential risk areas. * Contribute to the definition of final project scope. * Analyze documentation, process information, technical configurations, or other client provided information and document the results of conversations and analysis. * Clearly articulate the status and results of work performed, both orally and in written form, to internal management and the project client. * Develop staff auditors in audit methodology, the understanding IT process and controls, and direct some staff activities. * Operate effectively and with minimal supervision, within a team or independently, performing special projects and related duties, as assigned. * Pursue continuous professional development through company paid internal/external training, certifications and/or continuing education. * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. * Actively participate in Vanguard’s community service activities.

**The Ideal Candidate Must Possess:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline with solid academic credentials. * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience, with 3+ years of recent experience in data center environments operations. * Strong foundational understanding of infrastructure components, for instance, servers, operating systems (e.g. z/OS, Linux), data storage (e.g. SANs, databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2), directory services (Active Directory), and basic networking concepts. * Working experience and/or technical knowledge of virtualization/cloud/mobile concepts and technology (e.g., VMware, OpenStack, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and MDM platforms). * Strong conceptual thinking aptitude. * Strong interpersonal skills, including: written and verbal communications, willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary, and commitment to self-improvement and completion of team objectives. * Professional certification (e.g., VCP, CCTP, CompTIA, CDCMP, CCNA/P, ITIL, Microsoft, UNIX, and CISA) is a plus. * Exposure to internal audit, compliance or other internal control functions is a plus. **Special Factors:** * Ability to travel up to 10% annually, including domestic and limited international travel. Typical travel in this role is 0 to 5% annually.