Senior Lead Security Engineer: Cloud & Threat Modeling

JPMorgan Chase; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in the United States is seeking a Senior Lead Security Engineer focusing on threat modelling. This hands-on role delivers secure software across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments and contributes to a fast‑moving cybersecurity program within our Cybersecurity and Technology Controls group.

You will design and build enterprise security solutions, write code, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with product and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software engineering concepts
• Experience designing, deploying enterprise security solutions in public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Ability to perform threat modeling and risk assessments using STRIDE, DREAD, or PASTA
• Advanced proficiency in one of Python/Java/C#/Go and scripting for automation

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement advanced security solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments.
• Write code, automate, and integrate security controls throughout the SDLC.
• Facilitate security requirements clarification for multi-network setups.
• Drive adoption of emerging cybersecurity technologies to enhance security posture.
• Triage risks and manage resources during disruptive events.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement security requirements.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Programming

CI/CD security

Security tooling

Vulnerability remediation

Code reviews

AI security

Mentoring

Git/Jira

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

AWS Security Hub

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in the United States is seeking a Senior Lead Security Engineer focusing on threat modelling. This hands-on role delivers secure software across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments and contributes to a fast‑moving cybersecurity program within our Cybersecurity and Technology Controls group.

You will design and build enterprise security solutions, write code, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with product and infrastructure teams.