Lead Security Engineer - Unix/Linux/Observability

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Security Engineer in Columbus to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure for critical payment and cryptographic operations.

You will leverage deep HSM expertise and enterprise architecture to protect sensitive systems and data in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes secure key management, risk assessments, and aligning with firm-wide policies and industry regulations, with a focus on resiliency and secure

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on engineering experience with Hardware Security Modules, including architecture and disaster recovery.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure room operations and key ceremonies.
• Proficient Linux/Unix administration in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in documenting infrastructure architectures using standard tools.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex Hardware Security Module and cryptographic infrastructure.
• Design and implement HSM solutions across Thales and FutureX platforms.
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, system docs, and runbooks.
• Define infrastructure standards and security controls aligned with policies and regulations.
• Oversee migration, upgrade, and consolidation of HSM infrastructure securely.
• Provide guidance on cryptographic key management, secure storage, and compliant computing.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and HSM issues with root-cause analysis.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities.
• Apply domain knowledge of payment processes and resiliency to infrastructure design.
• Utilize enterprise AI capabilities to accelerate threat modeling and security documentation.
• Ensure AI-assisted code/security recommendations are validated before adoption.

Skills

5+ years experience

Hardware Security Modules

Linux/Unix administration

Terraform

OpenSSL

AI-enabled security workflows

Security incident response

cryptographic key management

risk assessments & audits

Education

Security engineering certification

Tools

Splunk

Terraform

OpenSSL

Job description

Join a world-class cybersecurity team and make a lasting impact by safeguarding critical payment and cryptographic operations. Advance your career by collaborating with experts and driving innovation in secure infrastructure.

As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls team, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions supporting critical payment and cryptographic operations. You will leverage deep expertise in Hardware Security Module management and infrastructure architecture to protect sensitive systems and data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, drive innovation, and ensure business continuity. You will thrive in complex, high-stakes environments and contribute to the forefront of cryptographic security.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex Hardware Security Module and cryptographic infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business, resiliency, and security requirements

• Design and implement Hardware Security Module solutions, including deployment, configuration, integration, and full lifecycle management across Thales and FutureX platforms

• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks to support operational excellence and knowledge continuity

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure standards, best practices, and security controls that align with firm-wide policies and industry regulations

• Oversee migration, upgrade, and consolidation of Hardware Security Module infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security throughout transitions

• Provide guidance on cryptographic key management, secure storage, confidential computing, and compliance with industry standards including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and Federal Information Processing Standards

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and Hardware Security Module-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using monitoring tools

• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure and Hardware Security Module environments

• Apply domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency to infrastructure design and operational decision-making

• 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.

• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

• Hands-on engineering experience with Hardware Security Modules, including expertise in architecture and system design of highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies

• Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure room operations and key ceremonies

• Proficient technical troubleshooting skills with strong Linux and Unix administration experience in enterprise environments

• Proficiency in designing and documenting infrastructure architectures using industry-standard tools and methodologies

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for managing and scaling secure environments

• Hands-on experience with OpenSSL and certificate-based authentication mechanisms

• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Hands-on experience with Splunk or equivalent platforms for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting

• Strong domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency applied to infrastructure design

• Relevant Hardware Security Module platform certifications such as Thales or FutureX credentials

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations