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Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2025

About the role

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 Sr. Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform threat modeling to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to co-design secure controls and ensure new product initiatives are secure by design.
  • Design interim security solutions for the acquisition to operate securely outside of the firm while planning for secure integration.
  • Engage with technical teams and business stakeholders to propose technical approaches that meet current and future cybersecurity needs.
  • Partner with technology teams for architectural reviews and provide guidance on secure design principles.
  • Ensure alignment with the broader JPMC Cyber Security Architecture organization to maintain consistency in control intent and solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring security issues to enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of software applications and systems.
  • Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture.
  • Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Formal training or certification on Cybersecurity Architecture and 5+ years applied experience with a focus on product security.
  • Hands-on experience in threat modeling and designing secure controls for enterprise-level solutions.
  • Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
  • Practical cloud-native experience.
  • Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for future state architecture.
  • Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

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

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