Lead Security Engineer

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.
Columbus, OH, USAWilmington, DE, USAPlano, TX, USA
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Finance

Description For Lead Security Engineer

Take on a crucial role as a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls - Data Loss Prevention team. You'll be an integral part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions that prevent misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you'll be responsible for implementing critical security solutions across multiple technical areas.

The role combines hands-on development with security leadership, requiring expertise in secure coding practices, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines. You'll work with Python, Bash, PowerShell, and other scripting languages to develop and review secure production code. The position involves conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling for applications interacting with JPMorgan Chase's internal network.

As a leader, you'll provide guidance and mentorship to the security engineering team while working closely with stakeholders to understand and address security needs. The role requires deep knowledge of both cybersecurity concepts and software development, with opportunities to work on enterprise-level security solutions in a dynamic financial services environment.

JPMorgan Chase offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. The company's Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group plays a crucial role in keeping the firm safe, stable, and resilient by proactively partnering with all lines of business.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest financial institutions while working with cutting-edge security technologies and practices. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership skills to help drive security innovation and maintain robust security controls across the organization.

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Responsibilities For Lead Security Engineer

  • Executes creative security solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
  • Helps to lead the security engineering team in providing guidance, mentorship, and support
  • Develops secure and high-quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by others
  • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC), working with CI/CD pipelines
  • Minimizes security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and governmental regulations
  • Conducts discovery, vulnerability, penetration testing, and threat scenarios
  • Works with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs

Requirements For Lead Security Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Formal training or certification on Engineering and/or Cybersecurity concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
  • Advanced in one or more programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD
  • Experience with threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

Benefits For Lead Security Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Competitive base salary
  • Commission-based pay
  • Discretionary incentive compensation
  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • On-site health and wellness centers
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Backup childcare
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health support
  • Financial coaching

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