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Lead Security Engineer
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About The Company
J.P. Morgan is a leading global financial services firm renowned for delivering strategic advice and innovative financial products to a diverse clientele that includes prominent corporations, governments, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to integrity, J.P. Morgan strives to provide exceptional service through a client-centric approach, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and expertise. The organization’s core values emphasize innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to creating sustainable value for its stakeholders. As a pioneer in the financial industry, J.P. Morgan continuously invests in technology and talent to stay ahead of market trends and deliver superior solutions.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Security Engineer to join our Platform team at J.P. Morgan. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of embedding security into our engineering processes and delivering scalable, robust security solutions. Your expertise will help shape a modern, engineering-led security culture that balances agility with risk management. You will work closely with cross-functional squads, contributing to the development and implementation of security controls that enable rapid software delivery without compromising safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence security practices across large-scale enterprise environments, supporting the organization’s commitment to secure innovation and operational resilience.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in software, platform, or cloud engineering roles, particularly within public cloud environments. Strong proficiency in designing and deploying security controls within CI/CD pipelines is essential. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in at least one programming or scripting language for automation purposes. A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and integrating security practices throughout is required. Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as containers and orchestration platforms, along with experience applying security testing and controls in automated pipelines, will be highly valued. Additionally, candidates should exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and operate scalable security capabilities integrated into engineering workflows to support secure software delivery.
- Embed security into the software development lifecycle by implementing automated controls and security checks within CI/CD pipelines.
- Enhance software supply chain security through SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation and dependency visibility to ensure transparency and control over third-party components.
- Analyze vulnerability data, enrich it with contextual information, and provide actionable insights for effective remediation strategies.
- Offer guidance and best practices to engineering teams to address security issues proactively and efficiently.
- Collaborate with platform and product engineering teams to promote secure development practices and foster a security-first mindset.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in runtime and cloud environments, supporting remediation efforts as needed.
- Support the development and operationalization of runtime security tooling to provide continuous risk visibility in production environments.
- Participate in security incident response activities, including triage, investigation, and resolution, while developing and maintaining incident response processes and detection capabilities.
- Work with risk, governance, and control teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, providing necessary reporting and documentation.
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Benefits
J.P. Morgan offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. This includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. Employees have access to continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, certifications, and development workshops to enhance their skills and career progression. The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. Additionally, employees are encouraged to participate in community engagement initiatives and wellness activities that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
J.P. Morgan is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals' religious practices, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. Our goal is to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to drive innovation and success.
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