Security Engineer III

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services is seeking a Security Engineer III specialized in Cloud and Infrastructure to enhance software security. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain security solutions, while actively engaging with internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong cloud engineering experience and expertise in developing secure code. Join us to make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying commercial software at scale.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills in implementing enterprise security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for enterprise environments.
• Minimize security vulnerabilities and evolve security protocols.
• Engage with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Security protocols

Python

Bash

PowerShell

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Agile methodologies

Windows systems

Linux systems

Education

Formal training or certification in security engineering

Job description

Job Description

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Security Engineer III - Cloud and Infrastructure at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls, you are an integral part of team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions with tamper-proof, audit defensible methods across multiple technical areas within various business functions.

Job responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for an enterprise-scale environment
• Understand the functions of systems engineering, systems integrations, and systems administration roles
• Execute on key deliverables in the security engineering space
• Design and develop production deployments with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches in order to deliver technology solutions for key stakeholders
• Develop secure and high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Implement complex business logic in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and other scripting languages
• Engage effectively with third-party vendors in communicating and collaborating with a broad range of internal teams
• Minimize security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and government regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls
• Work with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
• Add to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and proficient applied experience
• Experience with cloud engineering, deployment engineering, DevOps engineering, or equivalent
• Specific experience deploying commercial software at scale into an enterprise environment
• Demonstrated skills in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutions
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems internals
• Strong experience defining and implementing infrastructure as Code (IaC), working with CI/CD pipelines, and associated automation tooling
• Commanding knowledge of a programming/scripting language for automation and integration tasks
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Proficient in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS security)
• Strong analytical experience with problem solving mindset and the ability to solve complex challenges
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Cloud computing related certifications with an AWS focus are strongly preferred (i.e., Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) or similar
• Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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 place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. 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 an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.