Sr. Lead Security Infrastructure Engineer - HSM Management

JPMorgan Chase; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Sr Lead Security Engineer in Seattle, WA to design, implement, and maintain secure hardware and cryptographic solutions for financial systems. The role entails leading architecture initiatives, ensuring infrastructure resilience, and collaborating across global teams to enhance security standards.

The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience with Hardware Security Modules and a deep understanding of cryptographic principles. JPMorgan Chase offers a competitive salary ranging from $171,000 to $260,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applied experience in security engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules.
• Proficient in technical troubleshooting skills with strong Linux/Unix experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of Hardware Security Module infrastructure.
• Implement Hardware Security Module solutions for payment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues with monitoring tools.

Skills

Hardware Security Module management

Cryptographic principles

Linux administration

OpenSSL

Infrastructure automation using Terraform

Education

Formal training or certification in security engineering

Tools

Splunk

Thales

FutureX platforms

Job description

Join a world-class cybersecurity team where your expertise in cryptographic infrastructure and secure hardware directly protects the financial systems trusted by millions of people around the globe.

As a Sr Lead Security Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions that support critical payment and cryptographic operations. You will bring deep expertise in Hardware Security Module management and infrastructure architecture to help safeguard the firm's most sensitive systems and data. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cryptographic security, collaborating with cross-functional teams across a global organization to define standards, drive innovation, and ensure business continuity. If you are passionate about security engineering and thrive in complex, high-stakes environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex Hardware Security Module and cryptographic infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business, resiliency, and security requirements
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate security risk analysis and documentation (e.g., synthesizing threat assessments), validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.
• Design and implement Hardware Security Module solutions, including deployment, configuration, integration, and full lifecycle management across Thales and FutureX platforms
• Develop and maintain detailed architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks to support operational excellence and knowledge continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure standards, best practices, and security controls that align with firm-wide policies and industry regulations
• Oversee the migration, upgrade, and consolidation of Hardware Security Module infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security throughout transitions
• Provide expert guidance on cryptographic key management, secure storage, confidential computing, and compliance with industry standards including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and Federal Information Processing Standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and Hardware Security Module-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using monitoring tools
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure and Hardware Security Module environments
• 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.
• Apply domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency to infrastructure design and operational decision-making

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• 7 or more years of hands‑on engineering experience with Hardware Security Modules, including expertise in architecture and system design of highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support security engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Proficient technical troubleshooting skills with strong Linux and Unix administration experience in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations
• Hands‑on experience with OpenSSL and certificate‑based authentication mechanisms
• Expertise in public cloud key management services and cloud‑based Hardware Security Module solutions
• Proficiency in designing and documenting infrastructure architectures using industry‑standard tools and methodologies
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for managing and scaling secure environments
• Ability to review and validate AI‑assisted security recommendations before adoption, escalating uncertainty and ensuring outcomes align to security, resiliency, and auditability expectations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure room operations and key ceremonies
• Hands‑on experience with Splunk or equivalent platforms for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting
• Strong domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency applied to infrastructure design
• Relevant Hardware Security Module platform certifications such as Thales or FutureX credentials
• Familiarity with broader cybersecurity frameworks and their application to cryptographic and payment infrastructure environments
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across organizational boundaries in a large, complex enterprise

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

Base Pay/Salary

Seattle,WA $171,000.00 - $260,000.00 / year