Lead Cybersecurity Architect – Cloud

Join one of the world’s most influential companies and leverage your cybersecurity skills to make a significant impact on the financial industry.

As a Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Emerging Technology Security, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to developing high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical cybersecurity architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risks, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions to support project goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future cybersecurity needs.
• Define the technical target state of cybersecurity products and drive the achievement of the strategy.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate the remediation of recurring issues to improve the overall cybersecurity of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture.
• Lead communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge cybersecurity technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in Cybersecurity Architecture concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architecture/engineering, applications, and technical processes. Technical experience in cybersecurity, product development, or engineering.
• Knowledge of IAM concepts, including but not limited to provisioning, RBAC, ABAC, SCIM, LDAP, and governance and authorization standards. Hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods and proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.). Deep knowledge of one or more software and applications.
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for future state architecture.
• Practical cloud native experience with an understanding of cloud computing concepts and services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc. Hands-on practical experience with Threat Models.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Certification in Public Cloud Technology from one of the major Cloud Service Providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, Google Cloud Architect).
• Experience developing and understanding information security architecture, mitigating threats, and implementing compensating controls. Deep familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, OWASP, CVSS, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, MITRE Atlas, PCI, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
• Experience using cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform.
• Experience with micro services designs and implementations, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

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