Security Engineer II

JPMorgan Chase; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Security Engineer II in Wilmington, DE to join a fast-moving cybersecurity team focused on delivering secure software solutions.

The role involves executing standard security controls, applying AI-assisted security practices, writing secure code, and validating threat data within an agile SDLC to strengthen resilience and protect sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience.
• Basic experience developing security engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of 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 use, escalating when uncertain and following security and data handling requirements.
• Demonstrable ability to code in one or more languages
• Experience across SDLC execution, including agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Working knowledge of information and network security, IT risk management, and architectural concepts and patterns
• Proficient in using approved tools to analyze incident data and support vulnerability assessment

Responsibilities

• Executes standard security solutions in accordance with existing playbooks to satisfy security requirements for internal clients (e.g., product, platform and application owners)
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate vulnerability analysis synthesis and security documentation, validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Applies approved tools to analyze and correlate incident data to identify, interpret, and summarize probability and impact of threats when determining specific vulnerabilities
• Supports delivery of continuity-related awareness, training and educational activities, and exercises
• 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.

Skills

Security engineering

CI/CD

AI capabilities

Secure coding

Vulnerability analysis

Threat assessment

Education

Security engineering certification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Security Engineer II

Wilmington, DE, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210788918

• Job Category Security Engineering

• Business Unit Corporate Sector

• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 05:16 PM

• Locations 880 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US

• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

You’re at the forefront of delivering secure software solutions. Join us a valued member of a top-performing team.

As a Security Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls line of business, you are part of an agile 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 an emerging member of the security engineering team, you execute basic software solutions through the design, development, and troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical area, while gaining skills and experience to grow within your role.

Job responsibilities

• Executes standard security solutions in accordance with existing playbooks to satisfy security requirements for internal clients (e.g., product, platform and application owners)

• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate vulnerability analysis synthesis and security documentation, validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.

• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance

• Applies approved tools to analyze and correlate incident data to identify, interpret, and summarize probability and impact of threats when determining specific vulnerabilities

• Supports delivery of continuity-related awareness, training and educational activities, and exercises

• 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 2+ years applied experience

• Basic experience developing security engineering solutions

• Working knowledge of 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 use, escalating when uncertain and following security and data handling requirements.

• Demonstrable ability to code in one or more languages

• Experience across SDLC execution, including agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

• Working knowledge of information and network security, IT risk management, and architectural concepts and patterns

• Proficient in using approved tools to analyze incident data and support vulnerability assessment

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/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.