Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect in Greater London. In this role, you will develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions and provide architectural guidance while conducting security assessments. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and advanced knowledge in cybersecurity architectures. You'll play a key role in influencing technology decisions and ensuring security across modern technology platforms. This opportunity offers significant impact in a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in cybersecurity architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking and security controls.
• Ability to work independently on design and functionality problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of cybersecurity principles.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity reference architecture.
• Conduct security assessments and threat modeling.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Experience in programming languages

Risk management

Incident response methodologies

Cloud security

Education

Formal training or certification in architecture concepts

Tools

Identity and Access Management systems

Networking security controls

Job description

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, you are 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.