Lead Security Engineer - DevOps

Job Description

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a  Lead Security Engineer at JP Morgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls, you are an integral part of team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions with tamper-proof, audit defensible methods across multiple technical areas within various business functions.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the security engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security solutions for enterprise-scale deployments.
• Specific experience deploying commercial software at scale into an enterprise environment.
• Develop and enforce robust change management practices to ensure system integrity and security.
• Show strong experience defining and implementing infrastructure as Code (IaC), working with CI/CD pipelines, and associated automation tooling.
• Function in systems engineering, systems integrations, and systems administration roles. Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems internals.
• Execute on key deliverables in the security engineering space. Design and develop production deployments with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches in order to deliver technology solutions for key stakeholders.
• Develop secure and high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others. Able to implement complex business logic in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and other scripting languages.
• Engage effectively with third-party vendors and communicate and collaborate with a broad range of internal teams.
• Minimize security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and government regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls.
• Work with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability.
• Add to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Engineering and/or Cybersecurity concepts and 5+ years applied experience as a software engineer, cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutions.
• Commanding knowledge of a programming/scripting language for automation and integration tasks.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong analytical experience with problem solving mindset and the ability to solve complex challenges.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Cloud computing related certifications with an AWS focus are strongly preferred, such as Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders.

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.