Maintain the Secure Developer Scorecard: Assist in the creation, evolution, and ongoing management of a secure developer scorecard that measures developer successes and failures in secure coding practices
Help ensure the scorecard reflects key metrics such as vulnerability prevention, SDLC adherence, time spent on secure coding, and alignment with Vanguard-specific expectations
Support the Discovery of Community Bottlenecks: Proactively engage with the developer community to identify bottlenecks, frustrations, and barriers that delay code merges to production or lead to the dismissal of secure coding governance
Analyze feedback and data to pinpoint areas for improvement
Support Developer Engagement and Feedback Loops: Facilitate regular sessions with developers to listen, gather insights, and foster open dialogue about secure development challenges
Act as a liaison to gather developer input and share insights with the security and product teams
Support the Creation of Business Cases for Secure Development Process Improvements: Translate developer feedback and scorecard insights into actionable business cases for process, tooling, or cultural changes
Support business case development by organizing feedback, drafting summaries, and preparing presentation materials for the Specialist/Manager
Conduct Learning and Awareness Activities: Develop and deliver targeted learning sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote secure coding practices and SDLC governance within the developer community
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of related work experience
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Computer Science is preferred but not mandatory
1–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, secure development awareness, security awareness, developer engagement, or related technology roles
Broader experience in IT, risk management, or technical support may also be applicable
Exposure to coding concepts; hands-on coding is not required
Awareness of SDLC and secure development principles; training and upskilling provided
Familiarity with common developer workflows, tools, and bottlenecks
Highly respected certifications: CISSP, CSSLP
Desired: Security+ or equivalent foundational security certification
Considered: SSAP or similar credentials, especially for candidates with a background in security awareness and developer enablement