Senior Lead Security Engineer, AI Controls

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Security Engineer for AI controls in Plano/Wilmington. You will develop secure production Python code, design guardrails for AI/ML workloads on AWS, and lead security evaluations with vendors and teams.

The role focuses on implementing cloud security controls, reliability, and scalable security solutions in production environments. Based in Plano, TX or Wilmington, DE, the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of applied software development experience across the software development life cycle (design, implementation, testing, and operations).
• Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and operating workloads on Amazon Web Services
• Practical experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including security considerations for generative artificial intelligence

Responsibilities

• Develop secure production code in Python and review others' code
• Design, build, and troubleshoot security services and guardrails for AI/ML workloads on AWS
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform for repeatable deployments
• Produce technical designs for complex applications and ensure implementations align with security, reliability, and scalability expectations
• Lead security product evaluations with third-party vendors and internal teams, including proofs of concept, benchmarking, and written recommendations
• Contribute to engineering best practices and support adoption of new and emerging technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Python

AWS

Security engineering

Cloud security

Terraform

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior Lead Security Engineer, AI Controls

Wilmington, DE, United States

and 1 more

Job Information

• Job Identification 210794522

• Job Category Security Engineering

• Business Unit Corporate Sector

• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 02:19 PM

• Locations 880 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US8181 Communications Pkwy Bldg F, Plano, TX, 75024, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Shift Day

• Base Pay/Salary Plano,TX $152,000.00-$225,000.00Wilmington,DE $152,000.00-$225,000.00

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Security Engineer in the AI Control Engineering team at JPMorganChase, you build and operate security services and guardrails for artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities in production. You will write and review code, drive secure technical design, and lead evaluations that help the team adopt scalable, reliable security solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code (primarily Python) and review and debug code written by others

• Design, build, and troubleshoot security services and guardrails for artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads on Amazon Web Services

• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure automation practices to support repeatable deployments and strong operational hygiene

• Produce technical designs for complex applications and ensure implementations align with security, reliability, and scalability expectations

• Lead security product evaluations with third-party vendors and internal teams, including proofs of concept, benchmarking, and written recommendations

• Contribute to engineering best practices and support adoption of new and emerging technologies

• Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proficiency developing production software in Python or another object-oriented programming language

• 5 years of applied software development experience across the software development life cycle (design, implementation, testing, and operations)

• Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and operating workloads on Amazon Web Services

• Hands-on experience using Terraform and applying infrastructure automation best practices

• Practical experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including security considerations for generative artificial intelligence

• Demonstrated experience producing technical designs and delivering implementations that meet reliability and security expectations

• Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls for production workloads, including identity and access controls, encryption, and logging/monitoring

• Experience implementing security controls to mitigate misuse and malicious behavior in artificial intelligence systems, including input validation, abuse detection, and policy enforcement guardrails

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• AWS certifications (e.g., Certified Developer – Associate; DevOps Engineer – Professional).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and production operations for cloud-native services.

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