Operations Lead - Cybersecurity Pentest Team

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in London seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead penetration testing engagements, develop automation solutions, and collaborate with clients to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in cybersecurity, technical documentation, and client relations. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with Jira are preferred. This role offers a competitive rewards package and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in cybersecurity, specifically in penetration testing.
• Proficiency in debugging and scoping penetration tests.
• Experience with operations and controls management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity penetration testing engagements.
• Develop automation solutions for operational gaps.
• Collaborate with clients to understand technical needs.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Technical documentation

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Jira

Automation tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the operations of cybersecurity penetration testing engagements, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Provide technical guidance and support for pentest debugging, scoping, and technical documentation.
• Develop and implement automation and tooling solutions to address operational gaps and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical needs and scope, ensuring alignment with our service offerings.
• Partner with senior management to achieve strategic goals through transformation initiatives, focusing on improving and transforming service delivery.
• Work with service partners on an as-needed basis to resolve scoping disagreements, support with tooling and testing debugging.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Strong technical background in cybersecurity, with specific expertise in penetration testing and security assessment activities.
• Technical proficiency in debugging and scoping penetration tests, as well as creating and reviewing technical documentation.
• Familiarity with automation tools and techniques, with the ability to work with product teams to develop solutions.
• Proven experience in operations, risk, and controls management processes & principles, with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience in process engineering and re-engineering, with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build partnerships and interact with third-party vendors and teams across different regions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve roadblocks impacting SLAs.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint is a MUST.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience with Jira and Scrum Master knowledge is a distinct advantage.

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including the ability to work within a diverse team, excellent communication skills, and adherence to JPMorgan's standards, procedures, and policies.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the world's most prominent corporate and institutional clients under the Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years, and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive mission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching, and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, or disability. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting accommodations.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

About the Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover a wide range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are essential to our company, ensuring we set our businesses, clients, customers, and employees up for success.

Job ID 300069677402928