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Lead Identity Platform Engineer

The Vanguard Group


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architecture engineering and strategic direction of the enterprise Workforce Identity Platform.
  • Design and implement scalable identity authentication and access management solutions that enhance user experience while meeting enterprise requirements.
  • Serve as the senior technical expert for identity platform design integration and modernization initiatives.
  • Drive the adoption of engineering best practices platform standards and automation across identity services.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment capabilities to improve platform reliability consistency and speed of delivery.
  • Lead complex enterprise-wide identity programs from solution design through implementation and operational transition.
  • Partner with application infrastructure cloud and business teams to define identity requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
  • Mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance design reviews knowledge sharing and coaching.
  • Establish platform roadmaps architectural patterns and long-term strategies that align with organizational objectives.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies industry trends and innovative approaches to improve platform capabilities and operational efficiency.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education training and relevant experience.
  • 10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management identity engineering or related disciplines.
  • 5 years of experience designing engineering and operating enterprise-scale workforce identity platforms.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale identity transformation modernization or platform engineering initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success serving as both a solution architect and hands-on engineer within complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong experience designing scalable identity architectures authentication frameworks lifecycle processes and access management solutions.
  • Deep expertise in automation infrastructure-as-code practices and platform engineering principles.
  • Experience influencing technical direction and driving outcomes across multiple teams without direct authority.
  • Strong communication stakeholder management and technical leadership capabilities.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into scalable maintainable and resilient technology solutions.

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.


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