Lead Security Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to design and implement secure data management systems in the public cloud within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls Data Management team.

You will lead risk-based assessments, guide data protection best practices, and collaborate with data governance experts to strengthen security across cloud environments. Your efforts will help protect data and ensure resilient cloud services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate practical cloud security knowledge across IAM, encryption, network security and logging.
• Hands-on AWS security experience with focus on safeguarding data in the cloud.
• Interest and experience in Data Analytics & AI/ML including Generative AI and LLMs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of information risk and control strategies for Data & AI/ML services in the public cloud
• Conduct and oversee risk-based assessments of technology controls for Data & AI/ML cloud services, platforms, and architecture
• Advise and guide business technology teams on control requirements and best practices across diverse cloud architectures
• Review and provide feedback on infrastructure-as-code for cloud platform development, ensuring alignment with security standards
• Develop and maintain documentation, and contribute to agile processes supporting security initiatives
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure seamless integration with security operations, threat intelligence, IAM, and network security
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Skills

Cloud security

AWS security

IAM

Data analytics

AI/ML familiarity

Security reviews

Terraform

DevOps

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Join us to shape the future of cloud security and data protection. You will have the opportunity to build innovative solutions that safeguard critical data and empower our teams to excel in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will help us maintain a high security bar and foster a culture of resilience and collaboration. At JPMorganChase, you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact. We value your passion for technology and commitment to excellence.

Job Summary:

As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls Data Management team, you will design and implement secure data management systems in the public cloud. You will play a key role in protecting data, performing security reviews, and ensuring robust controls are in place. You will collaborate with experts in data protection and governance, contributing to a culture of security and innovation. Your work will directly impact the safety and resilience of our cloud-based services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of information risk and control strategies for Data & AI/ML services in the public cloud
• Conduct and oversee risk-based assessments of technology controls for Data & AI/ML cloud services, platforms, and architecture
• Advise and guide business technology teams on control requirements and best practices across diverse cloud architectures
• Review and provide feedback on infrastructure-as-code for cloud platform development, ensuring alignment with security standards
• Develop and maintain documentation, and contribute to agile processes supporting security initiatives
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure seamless integration with security operations, threat intelligence, IAM, and network security
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Demonstrate practical experience and knowledge in cloud security concepts and best practices, including IAM, encryption, network security, and logging
• Apply hands‑on experience in AWS with a focus on security
• Show interest and experience in Data Analytics & AI/ML, including Generative AI and LLMs
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hold AWS certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional/Associate, or AWS Data Engineer Associate
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience with cloud engineering, architecture, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, etc.)
• Display familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies
• Bring experience mentoring or training junior staff
• Show familiarity with SaaS data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks

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.