Sr Manager of Security Engineering- Backend

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager of Security Engineering in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves providing technical coaching and oversight for security engineers while ensuring successful collaboration across teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years in software engineering, expertise in IAM technologies, and proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python. The firm values diversity and operational efficiency in technical functions, making this an impactful position within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering, including building internal tools.
• Skilled in planning and designing enterprise-level solutions.
• Expertise in IAM technologies including OAuth2.0, SAML, ABAC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coach a team of security engineers.
• Accountable for resource, budget, and operations decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure success and mitigate issues.

Skills

Security concepts

Software engineering

Enterprise-level solutions

Workflow automation

IAM technologies: OAuth2.0, SAML

Programming in Java, Python, or Node.js

Agile methodologies

Threat modeling

Tools

Grafana

Splunk

Prometheus

Job description

Step up as a tech leader and innovator with your knowledge and mentorship of security engineers. Lead teams to excellence in this high-impact role.

As a Senior Manager of Security Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity Technology and Controls, you serve in a leadership role by providing technical coaching and advisory for multiple technical teams, as well as anticipate the needs and potential dependencies of other functions within the firm. As an expert in your field, your insights influence budget and technical considerations to advance operational efficiencies and functionalities.

Job responsibilities

• Provides overall direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level security engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
• Be accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
• Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
• Provides input to leadership regarding budget, approach, and technical considerations to improve operational efficiencies and functionality for the team
• Creates a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect for team members, and prioritizes diverse representation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on security concepts and 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering or software development, including experience building internal tools or workflow automation
• Skilled in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level solutions
• Experience building internal tools, workflow automation, or pipeline management systems
• Expertise in IAM technologies: OAuth2.0, SAML, ABAC, RBAC, PBAC, OPA.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js—production-quality code
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, Application Resiliency, Security, Service Ownership
• Extensive experience with threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with dashboard and reporting tools: Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, custom dashboards.
• Experience with hybrid identity environments: Azure AD/Entra ID Connect, AWS Cognito, OIDC Federation
• Familiarity with regulated industry environments (financial services, healthcare, government)
• Experience with BloodHound, SharpHound, or equivalent AD attack path analysis tools