Lead Agentic and AI/ML Engineer (Cybersecurity & Technology Controls)

Archer; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is partnering with JPMorgan to hire a Lead Agentic and AI/ML Engineer focused on secure software solutions in a high-stakes financial environment. You will contribute as a core technical team member, driving tamper-proof, auditable security capabilities across multiple services within JPMorgan Chase’s Cybersecurity Technology & Controls group.

You’ll work with AI, ML, and GenAI tools to model threats, validate outputs, and ensure data handling aligns with resiliency and audit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java and Python in cloud environments.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.
• Strong hands-on AI/ML engineering with PyTorch/TensorFlow.
• Deep GenAI experience including LLMs, token management, prompt engineering, RAG and embeddings.
• Ability to review AI-assisted code and ensure alignment with security and auditability.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative security solutions and technical troubleshooting across domains.
• Develops secure production code and reviews code from others.
• Minimizes security vulnerabilities by following regulations and evolving controls.
• Uses enterprise AI capabilities to accelerate threat modeling and security documentation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand security needs and recommend changes during vulnerabilities.
• Performs vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and security testing for applications.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

GenAI experience

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Python/Java

Secure SDLC

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CI/CD pipelines

Vector databases

Job description

Archer is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Job Description

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Agentic and AI/ML Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls, you are an integral part of team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions with tamper-proof, audit defensible methods across multiple technical areas within various business functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative security solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Minimizes security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and governmental regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate threat modeling, vulnerability analysis synthesis, and security documentation, validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.
• Works with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
• Conducts discovery, vulnerability, penetration testing, and threat scenarios on multiple organizational assets to identify and assess if vulnerabilities are present, and executes threat modeling for multiple applications including external applications interacting with the internal JPMorgan Chase network
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within SDLC/toolchain routines to strengthen security testing and control validation, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Be able to work the teams located in different Geographical locations

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Obtain 5 plus years of experience Java and Python Programming languages in Cloud Environments (Public/Private)
• Skilled in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutions
• Strong hands-on AI/ML engineering skills ( ML frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow, MLOps with CI/CD and model deployment/monitoring),
• Deep GenAI experience (LLMs - Open AI, Anthropic, Token Management , prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, embeddings/vector databases), and Agentic AI expertise (tool/function calling, orchestration frameworks, multi-agent workflows, MCP,Agent Security, evaluation/guardrails, and responsible AI/security).
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support security engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted code/security recommendations before adoption, escalating uncertainty and ensuring outcomes align to security, resiliency, and auditability expectations.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle Development , Testing and Implementation
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Equivalent

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.