Sr Lead Security Engineer

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City is seeking a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect to advance enterprise-scale security solutions across cloud-based platforms. You will serve as a core technical contributor, identifying risks, options, and mitigations to support project goals.

The role requires hands-on expertise in cybersecurity architecture, AI-assisted security validation, and the ability to lead design decisions with little oversight, while aligning with resiliency, auditability, and security

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on cybersecurity architecture and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise level cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Guides evaluation of current cybersecurity principals, processes and controls and leads evaluation of new technology.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate cybersecurity risk analysis and control assessment.
• Provides technical guidance to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Works with stakeholders and senior business leaders to recommend modifications during vulnerabilities.
• Contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firm wide SDLC frameworks, tools, and practices.
• Drives reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted security validation within SDLC/toolchain routines.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

AI in security

Programming languages

Independent design

Security validation

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

STRIDE

PASTA

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorganChase within Cybersecurity and Technology Controls, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical cybersecurity architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risk, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorganChase within Cybersecurity and Technology Controls, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical cybersecurity architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risk, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Guides evaluation of current cybersecurity principals, processes and controls, and leads evaluation of new technology using existing standards and frameworks, influencing peers and decision-makers to adopt leading-edge solutions where appropriate
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate cybersecurity risk analysis and control assessment, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors, serving as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Works with stakeholders and senior business leaders to recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firm wide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Drives reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted security validation within SDLC/toolchain routines, improving control testing, remediation quality, and traceability/auditability in line with resiliency expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A. Formal training or certification on cybersecurity architecture and 5+ years applied experience (NAMR/APAC – India/ LATAM/ Hong Kong) B. Formal training or certification on cybersecurity architecture concepts and advanced applied experience (EMEA/LATAM-Brazil) C. Singapore follow local country guidance
• Hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise level cybersecurity solutions and controls
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support cybersecurity architecture workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to assess and validate AI-assisted security recommendations before adoption, escalating uncertainty and ensuring outcomes align to security, resiliency, and auditability expectations.
• Advanced expertise in one or more programming language(s) and/or applications, with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, applications, and technical processes within one or more technical disciplines (e.g., public cloud, AI/ML, mobile, etc.)
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to select or recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Required threat modeling skills with MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA, etc.
• Experience with Security Architecture review and design

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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 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.