Security Engineers & Architects | Cybersecurity @ JPMC - Plano-TX

Job Description
JPMC Security Engineers/Architects design and build technology controls for software systems to ensure controls become an integral part of the system's operational capabilities. The primary goal is to implement software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing or discovering misuse, circumvention, malicious behavior, and system weaknesses. Constraints and restrictions are asserted as a security policy, implemented in software, and evidenced in tamper-proof, audit defensible methods. Security engineers balance the security outcomes of their systems with the user friction/toil to ensure scale and sustainability are met while meaningfully reducing risk.
As a Security Engineer/Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls organization, you are an integral part of an agile 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of cybersecurity challenges that span multiple technology domains.
Job responsibilities

• Executes creative security solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code
• Reviews and debugs code written by others
• Minimizes security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and governmental regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls
• Works with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firm wide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering/architecture concepts
• Applied experience in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level security solutions
• Fluent understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Advanced capabilities in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g. Java, Python, C/C++, etc.)
• Experience in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level security solutions
• Practical cybersecurity experience in one or more of the following technology disciplines to include AI/ML, Application Development, Cloud, Infrastructure, Mobile, Offensive Security (Pen Testing, Red Teaming, etc.), and Vulnerability Management among others.
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Practical cloud native experience (i.e. AWS, Azure and/or GCP)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with web, API and microservices technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with Threat Modeling (i.e., STRIDE, MITRE, VAST, DREAD, IriusRisk, PASTA, etc.)
• Experience with Vendor Product Management/Services/Tooling
• Accreditation/Certifications:
  • AWS - Practitioner; Cloud Engineer; Software Development Engineer; Cloud Security Engineer; Cloud Security Architect; Application Architect
  • Offensive Security - OSCP; OSWP; OSCE; OSEE; OSWE; OSEP; 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
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.
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.