Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect to shape secure architectures across software applications and platform products. You will guide technology teams, develop reference architectures, and drive security across cloud, AI/ML, and mobile domains.

Role emphasizes independent problem-solving, deep technical expertise, and collaboration with Global Technology to ensure robust security design and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in architecture concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Background in infrastructure, system administration, and secure software development lifecycle is desired.
• Experience with security products, risk management, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and implementation of security principles, processes, and controls.
• Provide cybersecurity architecture guidance to support business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity reference architecture.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to technology teams and business partners.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and risk assessments on designs.
• Advocate for firmwide security frameworks, tools, and SDLC practices.
• Influence technology decisions by improving patterns and architecture.
• Ensure security of cloud, AI/ML, mobile technologies.
• Manage project priorities and deliverables with timely security design.
• Partner with Global Technology to oversee security design and implementation.
• Contribute to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Threat modelling

Risk management

Identity & access management

Cloud security

Programming/scripting

Security design

Education

Architecture concepts certification/training

Job description

Play a vital role in shaping the future of an iconic company and make a direct impact in a dynamic environment designed for top achievers.

As a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Global Architecture and Engineering, youare an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications and platform products. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of cybersecurity challenges that span multiple technology domains.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of cybersecurity principles, processes, and controls, guiding technology assessments using established security standards and patterns.
• Provide cybersecurity architecture and guidance to support business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity reference architecture.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, offering expertise to technology teams and business partners.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and technical risk assessments on design proposals from technical teams.
• Advocate for firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices within the secure Software Development Life Cycle.
• Influence technology decisions by introducing improvements in implementation patterns and architectural design.
• Ensure the security of modern technologies such as public cloud, AI/ML, mobile, etc.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely security design and implementation.
• Partner with Global Technology and other teams to oversee security design and implementation.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in architecture concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Background in infrastructure, system administration, and secure software development lifecycle is desired.
• Experience in security products, risk management, information security standards, security architecture principles, threat and vulnerability management, including incident response methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages or scripts.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, applications, and technical processes, with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking and network security controls.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management systems and processes in an enterprise environment, familiar with Federated Identity Management, SSO, OAuth, SAML, AD & ADFS, Privileged Access Management, RBAC, etc.
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Understand information security and risk management challenges, issues mitigations and remediation in a multi-national enterprise environment.
• Experience in leadership, either by directly managing teams or through mentorship.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellence in customer service
• Ability to explain and champion security concepts.