Lead TLS & Crypto Security Engineer - Libraries

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to develop a TLS abstraction layer interfacing with Java, Python, and Node.js. This role demands strong expertise in network security protocols and extensive experience in software development, focusing on security-sensitive libraries. Responsibilities include designing APIs, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and building comprehensive test suites. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 7+ years of experience in software development and in-depth knowledge of TLS protocols.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on security-sensitive or infrastructure-level library development.
• Strong hands-on development skills in Java, Python, and Node.js/TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of TLS mechanics and cryptographic primitives.
• Experience designing and maintaining libraries or SDKs consumed by other engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, debug, and extend the TLS abstraction layer for multiple runtimes.
• Architect clean APIs separating application-level TLS intent from implementation details.
• Build and maintain comprehensive test suites to verify correct TLS behavior.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the library across language ecosystems.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

TLS 1.2/1.3

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenSSL

Wireshark

Jenkins

Job description

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to develop a TLS abstraction layer interfacing with Java, Python, and Node.js. This role demands strong expertise in network security protocols and extensive experience in software development, focusing on security-sensitive libraries. Responsibilities include designing APIs, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and building comprehensive test suites. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 7+ years of experience in software development and in-depth knowledge of TLS protocols.