Cloud Security Lead: Pen Testing & Automation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 176,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a senior security professional to lead the cloud security workstream across the firm. You will shape assessment priorities, govern penetration testing practices, and present threat intelligence to executives.

The role entails directing manual and automated testing of cloud environments, defining methodologies, and ensuring deliverables meet firm standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field with 5 years of security experience.
• Experience leading cloud security and penetration testing across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proven ability to present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security workstream firm-wide including strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Define assessment methodologies and quality standards for penetration testing.
• Review deliverables for technical accuracy and standards alignment.
• Present research, threat intel, and vulnerabilities to senior leadership.
• Direct manual and automated tests targeting cloud environments and critical apps.
• Mentor junior staff and develop team capabilities in offensive security.

Skills

Cloud security leadership

Penetration testing

AWS

Azure

GCP

Manual & automated testing

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Threat intelligence

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

OWASP

NIST

PTES

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a senior security professional to lead the cloud security workstream across the firm. You will shape assessment priorities, govern penetration testing practices, and present threat intelligence to executives.

The role entails directing manual and automated testing of cloud environments, defining methodologies, and ensuring deliverables meet firm standards while mentoring junior staff.