Lead Cybersecurity Architect - IAM | Architecture Governance

Join one of the world's most influential companies and leverage your skills in cybersecurity to have a real impact on the financial industry.

As a Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization for Identity and Access Management, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical cybersecurity architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risk, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Architecture team stands as a critical contributor to securing our cybersecurity posture and unlocking technological innovation. This specialized team is dedicated to safeguarding our digital landscape through strategic design reviews, comprehensive architecture assessments and strong advocacy for cutting edge innovation that advances the state of the art in IAM technology across the firm's investments in our on-prem and cloud environments. The IAM Architecture team operates in a vital capacity where we balance architecture and strategy develop IAM solutions that not only ensure robust security but enhance the user and developer experience. We balance the multiple objectives to understand and minimize technical depth, protect our customers while enabling smooth and efficient access for our community of users.

Job responsibilities

• Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future cybersecurity needs
• Defines the technical target state of their cybersecurity product and drives achievement of the strategy
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall cybersecurity of software applications and systems 
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture
• Leads communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge cybersecurity technologies 
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect 

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions and controls in the Identity And Access Management domain.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages 
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods  
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle​ 
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security​ 
• Demonstrated proficiency with IAM tools and platforms like Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, SailPoint, Azure Identity Center or similar.   
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems 
• Practical cloud native experience (public, private and/or hybrid).
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture
• Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders.

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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