Description

As a Cybersecurity Architect, you play a pivotal role in shaping secure solutions for software applications and platform products, driving meaningful business impact through deep technical expertise and innovative problem-solving. You will leverage advanced architecture capabilities to identify, communicate, and mitigate risk while collaborating across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes , and lead the creation of AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions and reusable frameworks at the forefront of industry best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot creative security solutions, producing secure, high-quality production code and reviewing code written by others
• Architect complex, scalable, and reusable cybersecurity frameworks for cloud and on-premises environments, driving standardization and consistency across the organization
• Continuously evolve security protocols by assessing current controls, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements aligned with industry standards and governmental regulations
• Implement and manage IAM protocols (RBAC, OAuth2.0, SCIM, WebAuthN, OPA, PBAC) and apply advanced security principles including encryption, data security, and risk management
• Lead cybersecurity strategy for AI-enabled products and drive adoption of new technical methods, including leading proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies
• Translate complex technical issues to leadership, enabling strategic decisions about target state architecture
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to stakeholders, business leaders, technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Mentor engineering teams, advocate for firmwide SDLC best practices, and champion a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering/architecture with applied experience in system design, application development, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more languages: Java, Python, C/C++, Node, or Golang
• Experience planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level security solutions with fluent understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies (CI/CD, Application Resiliency)
• Practical cybersecurity experience in one or more disciplines: AI/ML, Application Development, Cloud, Infrastructure, Mobile, Offensive Security, or Vulnerability Management
• Extensive cloud-native experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) including Kubernetes, Lambda, ECS, S3, Aurora, API Gateway, and DevOps practices
• Experience in security assessment, threat modeling, and secure design for cloud-native applications, including A2A security, certificate management, API security, and service mesh architectures
• Expertise in IAM principles (RBAC, OAuth2.0, SCIM, WebAuthN, OPA, PBAC) with deep understanding of encryption, data security, and risk management
• Experience with CIS Security baselines, configuration drift remediation, and hands-on security architecture
• Proven experience building scalable microservices, enterprise-grade APIs, and high-availability database architectures (SQL, data modeling), with knowledge of streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend best solutions for future state architecture
• Strong cross-functional influence, technical thought leadership, and ability to communicate complex concepts to senior executives

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, VAST, DREAD, IriusRisk, and PASTA
• Experience with web, API, and microservices technologies including Web Applications, Web Services, and Service Oriented Architectures. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing tools such as Terraform
• Experience with cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Proficiency in MCP and its application on how it can be used to secure agentic systems
• Experience with Vendor Product Management, Services, and Tooling
• Experience leading cross-functional security projects with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational and project management skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP Nicole_JD.docx. AWS certifications including Practitioner, Cloud Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Security Architect, and Application Architect. Offensive Security certifications including OSCP, OSWP, OSCE, OSEE, OSWE, OSEP, and CEH

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

\n The Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group at JPMorganChase aligns the firm's cybersecurity, access management, controls and resiliency teams. The group proactively and strategically partners with all lines of business and functions to enable them to design, adopt and integrate appropriate controls; deliver processes and solutions efficiently and consistently; and drive automation of controls. The group's number one priority is to enable the business by keeping the firm safe, stable and resilient.\n
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High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.
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