Purple Team Senior Operator

JP Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking an experienced Purple Team Operator to enhance our cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on analyzing threats and security vulnerabilities within cloud environments, working alongside skilled technologists to deliver robust solutions. Join us in a dynamic team where your expertise in penetration testing and cybersecurity will help safeguard valuable assets and optimize our operations.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud-based security environments (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac) and vulnerability exploitation.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Ruby, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Operations Center to perform offensive activities.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and produce security reports.
• Conduct Purple Team assessments and threat hunting activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity practices

Risk management

Threats and vulnerabilities

Incident response

Collaboration

Offensive security tools

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Job description

Description:

Working in Cybersecurity takes passion for technology, speed, a desire to learn, and vigilance in asset protection. You'll work with a motivated team focused on analyzing, designing, developing, and delivering solutions to stop adversaries and strengthen operations. Your work will ensure the stability, capacity, and resiliency of our products and industry trends. Collaborating with internal teams and global technologists, you'll identify threats, analyze them, and take actions to protect our data.

JPMC's Assurance Operations is expanding its Purple Team with an experienced Purple Team Operator specializing in supporting Purple Team engagements and operating in cloud environments. The role involves collaborating with the Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) to perform offensive activities and research as part of Purple Team efforts. The candidate should have a background in network exploitation, Red Team, and Purple Team assessments, with knowledge of networking, threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods, incident response, threat hunting, and penetration testing tools.

This position may require access to High Security Access (HSA) systems, subject to background checks and screenings before and during employment.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices, risk management, threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities, threats, and architectural designs, producing reports and sharing intelligence
• 3+ years in cloud-based security environments (AWS, Azure) and in penetration testing, Red Team/Purple Team operations, or related fields
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac), vulnerability exploitation, offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit), networking fundamentals, and incident response
• Preferred: Security certifications (OSCP, CREST, SANS), malware techniques, scripting skills (Python, Ruby, Perl, C, C++, C#, Java), and experience with security tools and presenting findings
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work within Agile frameworks

The Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group at JPMorgan Chase partners across the firm to implement controls, deliver solutions, and automate processes to keep the firm safe, stable, and resilient.

We seek diverse, forward-looking technologists with backgrounds in cybersecurity, big data, machine learning, cloud security, and related fields.

Working at JPMorgan Chase means being part of a global tech leader, with a $9.5B+ annual investment in technology, creating innovative solutions that transform the industry and impact the world.

We value diversity, professional growth, and offer competitive benefits. Join us to build your career in a global technology environment addressing big challenges worldwide.