Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Blockchain Security (Smart Contracts) Specialist

Next Frontier Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect to shape secure software platforms and applications in a dynamic enterprise environment.

You will drive architectural decisions, guide security assessments, and influence technology directions for blockchain and Web3-enabled initiatives. The role emphasizes deep technical expertise across cloud-native security, cryptography, threat modeling, and secure development practices, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise level cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in blockchain protocol security and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with smart contract auditing and secure development practices.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic foundations and key management.
• Proficiency in threat modeling and conducting security assessments.
• Familiarity with Web3 security concepts and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architecture across multiple tech domains.

Responsibilities

• Guides evaluation of current cybersecurity principals, processes, and controls using existing standards and frameworks.
• Provides technical guidance to support the business and technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to recommend business modifications during vulnerability periods.
• Serves as function-wide subject matter expert in one or more focus areas.
• Contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide SDLC frameworks, tools, and practices.
• Influences peers and project decision-makers to adopt leading-edge technologies.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contracts auditing

Threat modeling

Security architecture

Cloud security

Web3 security

Cryptography

Independent problem solving

AI/ML security

Secure SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related

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 JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity & Tech Controls, 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

• Guides the evaluation of current cybersecurity principals, processes, and controls, and leads the evaluation of new technology using existing standards and frameworks
• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Works with stakeholders and senior leaders to recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
• Serves as function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise level cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in blockchain protocol security and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with smart contract auditing and secure development practices.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic foundations and key management.
• Proficiency in threat modeling and conducting security assessments.
• Familiarity with Web3 security concepts and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, applications, and technical processes, with considerable, in-depth expertise in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to select or recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture.

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.

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. Drive significant business impact and tackle cybersecurity architecture challenges across software applications and platforms