Sr Lead Security Engineer - Engineering Manager

Testing Site - JPMC; Ohio; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Security Engineer- Automation and Engineering Manager to shape secure, scalable automations for critical infrastructure. You will architect platforms, mentor engineers, and drive DevOps practices across the Cybersecurity and Tech Controls team.

The role emphasizes cloud security, automation, and risk reduction, with strong emphasis on documentation, incident response, and regulatory compliance. This is a highly strategic leadership position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software/engineering
• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience in highly available infra
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with Linux/Unix
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and key management
• Proficiency in Python, Go, Java or Shell scripting
• Experience with cloud security and automation on AWS/Azure/GCP
• Ability to design and document architectures with standard tools
• Experience with network security and secure connectivity
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and documentation of complex platforms interfacing with sensitive infrastructure
• Mentor a team of engineers and promote engineering best practices
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams, runbooks, and system docs using DevOps methodologies
• Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual toil across infra environments
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes for reliability
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and team skills
• Use IaC tools (Terraform) for deployments and configuration management
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Strong security engineering

Programming languages

Public cloud platforms

Architecture & design

Terraform / IaC

Linux/Unix

Monitoring / Troubleshooting (Splunk)

Networking / Firewalls

Documentation & runbooks

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Terraform

Visio

Lucidchart

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Splunk

Job description

Job Description

Join a team where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of a world-renowned company and make a direct and meaningful impact in a space designed for top performers.

As a Senior Lead Security Engineer- Automation and Engineering Manager at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity and Tech Controls team, you will require a strong security background and deep expertise in system design and automation, ideally supporting infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining innovative, secure, scalable, and resilient workflow and automation solutions that drive risk and toil reduction across supported infrastructure environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex platforms that interface with sensitive infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, guiding effective delivery of end-to-end solutions and promoting engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks, leveraging DevOps methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities, championing initiatives that reduce manual intervention and operational toil.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure platform reliability and resilience.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure security and operations.
• Foster continuous improvement of infrastructure processes, capabilities, and team skills through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience..
• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including architecture and system design for highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills, with strong Linux/Unix administration experience.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations (e.g., HSMs).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Shell scripting).
• Expertise in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud security and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to design and document architectures using industry-standard tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure connectivity.
• Experience with Splunk or similar tools for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools for infrastructure automation.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., PCI, SOX, HIPAA).
• Hands on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.