Software Engineer II – Cloud Security

HypTechie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase’s Aumni Cloud Security team seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement security across IaC, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. You will secure cloud infrastructure, lead vulnerability assessments, and drive secure development practices in a globally collaborative environment.

Role emphasizes on‑prem implementation in cloud-native environments, incident response, and governance alignment with standards like NIST and CIS. This position is on‑site in Bengaluru, India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enforce security controls for IaC platforms such as Terraform or CloudFormation, ensuring secure provisioning of cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Integrate security best practices into IaC pipelines and work closely with development teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.
• Secure Kubernetes environments through proper configurations, network policies, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and implement remediation strategies across Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.
• Define and implement security gates in CI/CD pipelines and automate security checks during application deployment workflows.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, participate in on‑call rotations, and perform root cause analysis and post‑mortem reviews.
• Support security audits, compliance checks, and governance reviews to align with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO, etc.).
• Maintain real‑time monitoring and alerting systems for proactive incident detection and response.]
• COMPANY NAME: JPMorgan Chase
• KEY POINTS: Cloud security, AWS, Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD, incident response

Skills

Cloud Security

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Department: Aumni Cloud Security – Corporate & Investment Banking

Employment Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of cloud security? Join JPMorgan Chase’s Aumni Cloud Security team and play a critical role in securing our cloud‑native infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive data, and ensuring operational resilience. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will help design and implement robust security frameworks across infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. This is your chance to work on impactful security initiatives in a highly collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enforce security controls for IaC platforms such as Terraform or CloudFormation, ensuring secure provisioning of cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Integrate security best practices into IaC pipelines and work closely with development teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.
• Secure Kubernetes environments through proper configurations, network policies, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and implement remediation strategies across Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.
• Define and implement security gates in CI/CD pipelines and automate security checks during application deployment workflows.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, participate in on‑call rotations, and perform root cause analysis and post‑mortem reviews.
• Support security audits, compliance checks, and governance reviews to align with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO, etc.).
• Maintain real‑time monitoring and alerting systems for proactive incident detection and response.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud security, preferably in AWS environments.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation) and configuration management.
• Experience securing Kubernetes clusters, containerized workloads, and microservices‑based architecture.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and implementing automated security testing within DevOps processes.
• Familiarity with network security principles, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS systems, and vulnerability management tools.
• Ability to analyze, respond to, and document security incidents and drive continuous improvement in incident handling.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with excellent troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Cloud Security (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or similar).
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Experience in governance or interactions with institutional investors, especially those working with government bond obligations.
• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields.

Why JPMorgan Chase?

• Be part of a global leader in financial services technology, security, and innovation.
• Join a team focused on cloud‑first strategies, secure DevOps practices, and enterprise‑grade cloud security.
• Thrive in a culture of learning, diversity, ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration.